Malaysian Scimitar-babbler
Malaysian Scimitar-babbler
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The Malaysian Scimitar-babbler is a distinctive species with a prominent white supercilium and a long, curved bill. It is a secretive and vocal inhabitant of dense forest undergrowth.
Where to spot
Found in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It inhabits lowland and submontane evergreen forests, preferring areas with dense undergrowth, bamboo, and often rocky terrain.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, clear, and repeated whistled calls, often a 'pom-pom-pom' or 'pop-pop-pop'. Look for its white eyebrow and curved bill as it forages on or near the ground in dense cover, often in pairs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most vocal during the breeding season, with activity peaking in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It inhabits lowland and submontane evergreen forests, preferring areas with dense undergrowth, bamboo, and often rocky terrain.
How to spot
Listen for its loud, clear, and repeated whistled calls, often a 'pom-pom-pom' or 'pop-pop-pop'. Look for its white eyebrow and curved bill as it forages on or near the ground in dense cover, often in pairs.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most vocal during the breeding season, with activity peaking in the early morning and late afternoon.
This babbler's long, scimitar-shaped bill is not just for show; it's a specialized tool for prying open decaying wood and probing leaf litter for invertebrates.
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