Bornean Stubtail
Urosphena whiteheadi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Malaysia
- Family
- Bush Warblers and Allies (Cettiidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Bornean stubtail (Urosphena whiteheadi) is a species of bird in the cettiid warbler family Cettiidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo, where it inhabits forest floors and undergrowth in montane forests at elevations of 750–3,150 m (2,460–10,330 ft). It is a small, short-tailed warbler, measuring 9.5–10 cm (3.7–3.9 in) in length and having an average mass of 10.4 g (0.37 oz). The tops of the head and the upperparts are brown, with whitish underparts that turn grey at the sides of the breast and the flanks.
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Range and habitat
Mountains of northern Borneo (Kinabalu to Liang Kubung).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bornean stubtail
- 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.
