The Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler is a distinctive species known for its heavily spotted breast and a long, curved bill. It is a skulking bird of the forest understory, more easily detected by its calls.
Where to spot
Distributed across parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern China. Inhabits dense evergreen and deciduous forests, especially in areas with bamboo and thick undergrowth.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, loud, and resonant whistled calls, often a repeated 'pom-pom-pom-pom'. Look for its spotted breast and curved bill as it moves secretly through dense foliage near the ground.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most vocal and active during the breeding season, usually in the mornings.
Where to spot
Distributed across parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern China. Inhabits dense evergreen and deciduous forests, especially in areas with bamboo and thick undergrowth.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, loud, and resonant whistled calls, often a repeated 'pom-pom-pom-pom'. Look for its spotted breast and curved bill as it moves secretly through dense foliage near the ground.
When to spot
Resident year-round. It is most vocal and active during the breeding season, usually in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species has a remarkable ability to forage in extremely dense vegetation, often gleaning insects from hidden crevices with its specialized curved bill.
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