Bornean Bristlehead
Pityriasis gymnocephala
VUVulnerable Endemic to Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia)
- Family
- Bristlehead (Pityriasidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Bornean bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala), also variously known as the bristled shrike, bald-headed crow or the bald-headed wood-shrike, is the only member of the passerine family Pityriasidae and genus Pityriasis. This enigmatic and vulnerable species is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo, where it lives in small groups in the rainforest canopy.
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Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Lowland forest of Borneo.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bornean bristlehead
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
