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Taiwan Scimitar-babbler

Taiwan Scimitar-babbler

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The Taiwan Scimitar-babbler is an endemic species to Taiwan, characterized by its prominent white supercilium and long, curved bill. It is a shy but vocal inhabitant of broadleaf forests.
Where to spot
Endemic to Taiwan. It primarily inhabits broadleaf evergreen forests and mixed forests in hilly and mountainous regions, from low to mid-elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic loud, whistled calls, often a repeated 'po-ho-ho'. Look for its white eyebrow and curved bill as it forages in dense undergrowth or on the forest floor, often flicking leaves aside.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon, and especially during its breeding season.
File:2014-03-27 Pomatorhinus musicus (Taiwan Scimitar Babbler).jpg
File:2014-03-27 Pomatorhinus musicus (Taiwan Scimitar Babbler) 01.jpg
File:2014-03-27 Pomatorhinus musicus (Taiwan Scimitar Babbler) 02.jpg
File:Pomatorhinus musicus 1863.jpg
File:Pomatorhinus musicus at Fonghuanggu Bird and Ecology Park 2022-12-20 01.jpg
File:Pomatorhinus musicus at Fonghuanggu Bird and Ecology Park 2022-12-20 02.jpg
File:2014-03-27 Pomatorhinus musicus (Taiwan Scimitar Babbler).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:2014-03-27 Pomatorhinus musicus (Taiwan Scimitar Babbler) 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:2014-03-27 Pomatorhinus musicus (Taiwan Scimitar Babbler) 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pomatorhinus musicus 1863.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pomatorhinus musicus at Fonghuanggu Bird and Ecology Park 2022-12-20 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pomatorhinus musicus at Fonghuanggu Bird and Ecology Park 2022-12-20 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
As an endemic species, the Taiwan Scimitar-babbler is a special target for birdwatchers visiting the island, found only in its unique montane forest ecosystems.
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