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Long-billed Wren-Babbler

Long-billed Wren-Babbler

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The Sumatran Wren-Babbler is a species of babbler endemic to the island of Sumatra. It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird known for its cryptic plumage that allows it to blend seamlessly into the dense forest undergrowth.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia, inhabiting montane evergreen forests, preferring dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and mossy forest floors at higher elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its quiet, often repeated, hooting or whistling calls that can reveal its hidden presence. Scan the forest floor meticulously for any movement. Its streaked brown plumage makes it difficult to spot against the leaf litter.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Observation is challenging due to its secretive nature and preference for dense cover.
This wren-babbler's diet primarily consists of insects and small invertebrates, which it skillfully uncovers by meticulously turning over leaves and probing into rotten wood on the forest floor.
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