Bornean Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus borneensis)

Other Names (World)
Bornean Whistling-Thrush, Sunda Whistling-thrush (when treated as conspecific with Myophonus glaucinus and Myophonus castaneus), Bornean Whistling Thrush

Family
Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers And Chats)

Size
24 - 26 cm

First Described (Guide)
P.L. Sclater, 1885

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical montane moist forest. Also inland wetlands. From sea-level - 2,400 m.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B), Malaysia (B).

Borneo, Indonesia, Malaysia.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
Habitat destruction and fragmentation are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Usually solitary. Forgaes near streams around rocks and in leaf-litter. Frequently fans tail downward.

Food
Insects and their larvae, small invertebrates, frogs. Less frequently small fruits.

Voice
A harsh, high-pitched 'cheet', easily heard over the sound of running water.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (12)...)

Bornean Whistling Thrush (Myophonus borneensis) [XC38564]
by Frank Lambert from Mount Kinabalu, Mesilau Sector, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia (song)

Bornean Whistling Thrush (Myophonus borneensis) [XC135994]
by Peter Boesman from Silau Silau trail, Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia (song)

Nest
Composed of plant material and placed in a rock crevice, near streams and rivers, often between boulders.

Eggs (Guide)
2; creamy white with reddish speckles.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Myophonus glaucinus (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) has been split into Javan Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus glaucinus), Sumatran Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus castaneus) and Bornean Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus borneensis) and following Collar (2004).

Forms a superspecies with Javan Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus glaucinus) and Sumatran Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus castaneus) and all were previously treated as conspecific.

References
See References.

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