Sunda Scimitar-Babbler
NameSunda Scimitar-Babbler
Common NameSunda Scimitar-Babbler
Scientific NamePomatorhinus montanus
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-brown back and flanks, a black crown and nape, and a prominent white supercilium extending from the bill to behind the eye. The throat and breast are white, contrasting with dark greyish-brown wings and tail, and a pale greyish belly. The bill is long, slender, strongly decurved, and pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, often loud and resonant, piping or hooting calls, which are sometimes given in duets.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Greater Sunda Islands, including Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Bali, in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved pale bill, Rufous-brown back, Black cap, Prominent white supercilium, White throat and breast
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its distinctive long, decurved bill and striking plumage. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often in pairs or small groups.
