Horsfield's Babbler, also known as Horsfield's Scimitar-babbler, is a skulking species with a prominent white supercilium and a long, curved bill. It is endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia.
Where to spot
Endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. It inhabits dense undergrowth of montane forests, often near ravines or streams, at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, clear, and distinctive whistled calls, often a repeated 'pom-pom-pom'. Look for its white eyebrow and curved bill as it forages secretively on or near the forest floor in dense cover.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most vocal during the breeding season, which varies by local climate. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons.
Where to spot
Endemic to Java and Bali, Indonesia. It inhabits dense undergrowth of montane forests, often near ravines or streams, at mid to high elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, clear, and distinctive whistled calls, often a repeated 'pom-pom-pom'. Look for its white eyebrow and curved bill as it forages secretively on or near the forest floor in dense cover.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most vocal during the breeding season, which varies by local climate. Best observed during early mornings or late afternoons.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Named after the American naturalist Thomas Horsfield, this species is a specialist in probing leaf litter and dense vegetation with its unique bill.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.