Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies
Bornean Whistling Thrush
Myophonus borneensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia)
- Family
- Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies (Muscicapidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Foothill and montane forest of Borneo.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bornean 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.
