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Myophonus borneensis
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates, small vertebrates
Habitat
Fast-flowing montane streams
Range
Endemic to Borneo's mountains
Clutch size
2–3 eggs (typical for whistling-thrushes)
Incubation period
About 17–18 days (typical for whistling-thrushes)
Size
Medium-large (28–30cm)
Wingspan
~40–44cm
Weight
~120–150g
A Bornean-endemic whistling-thrush with dark blue plumage flecked with iridescent spangles, closely tied to fast-flowing streams in montane forest.
Forages along rocky stream edges for invertebrates and small vertebrates, and is well known for its rich, melodious whistled song delivered at dawn and dusk — often the first clue to its presence along a mountain stream trail.
