Shiny Whistling-Thrush
Myophonus melanurus
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on François Desbordes' illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMuscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats)
- GenusMyophonus (Whistling-Thrushes)
- SpeciesMyophonus melanurus (Shiny Whistling-Thrush)
2 Verified sightings at Gunung Leuser National Park From 2019 to 2026
298 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Shiny Whistling-Thrush
The shiny whistling thrush (Myophonus melanurus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is native to the Barisan Mountains in Sumatra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Shiny Whistling-Thrush in Gunung Leuser National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Gunung Leuser National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |