Javan Scimitar-Babbler

Pomatorhinus montanus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Timaliidae

About

The Javan scimitar babbler is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae. It is endemic to Java, Indonesia. The Sunda scimitar babbler, which is found in Sumatra, Borneo, and Malaysia, was formerly considered conspecific, with both species being grouped as the chestnut-backed scimitar babbler. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Fun Fact

Sumatra, Borneo, and Malaysia, was formerly considered conspecific, with both species being grouped as the chestnut-backed scimitar babbler.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Java, Indonesia.

Diet

Feeds on invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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