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Turdus javanicus
Basic stats
Diet
Earthworms, insects, fruit
Habitat
Montane forest and forest edge
Range
Southeast Asia, New Guinea, Pacific islands
Clutch size
2–3 eggs
Incubation period
About 14 days
Size
Medium (20–24cm)
Wingspan
~32–36cm
Weight
~55–80g
A highly variable thrush across its range, Bornean birds typically dark sooty-black overall, found in the cool montane forests of the island's higher peaks.
A confiding resident of the summit zones of Kinabalu and other tall mountains, often seen hopping across open ground and forest trails at high elevation.
