Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler
NameStreak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler
Common NameStreak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler
Scientific NameErythrogenys erythrocnemis
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe Streak-breasted Scimitar-Babbler has olive-brown upperparts and a distinctive head with a broad white supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and rufous ear-coverts. Its throat and breast are white with prominent dark streaking, while the belly is whitish and flanks are brownish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, clear, whistling notes, often a repeated 'poo-poo-poo' or 'wu-wu-wu' that can carry quite far through the forest.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Taiwan, inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved yellow bill, White supercilium with black eye-stripe, Rufous ear-coverts, Streaked breast, Olive-brown upperparts
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its long, decurved yellow bill and striking head pattern. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small groups, searching for invertebrates.
