Timor Stubtail
NameTimor Stubtail
Common NameTimor Stubtail
Scientific NameUrosphena timorensis
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with a distinct pale supercilium above a dark loral stripe. The underparts are whitish to pale greyish, often with a buffy wash on the flanks. Its most notable feature is its very short, stubby tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched and thin, often described as a rapid series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or a churring trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Timor, found in both East Timor and Indonesian West Timor.
Identifying FeaturesVery short, stubby tail, Prominent pale supercilium, Plain olive-brown upperparts, Small size, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Timor Stubtail is a very small, secretive warbler characterized by its extremely short tail. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often remaining hidden and difficult to observe.
