Bornean Whistling-Thrush
Myophonus borneensis
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 borneensis (Bornean Whistling-Thrush)
About the Bornean Whistling-Thrush
The Bornean whistling thrush (Myophonus borneensis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
On average, Borean whistling thrushes lay clutch sizes of about 2 eggs, which they incubate for about 18 days. The nesting period lasts 24 days. They are threatened by climate change, especially droughts. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bornean Whistling-Thrush in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Whistling-Thrush in Kinabalu Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Whistling-Thrush sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 1,761 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Whistling-Thrush in Kinabalu Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Whistling-Thrush in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.