Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies
Shiny Whistling Thrush
Myophonus melanurus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies (Muscicapidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane moss forest of Sumatra.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Shiny whistling thrush
- 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.
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