Javan Bush Warbler
A species of Grasshopper-warblers and allies Scientific name : Locustella montis Genus : Grasshopper-warblers and allies
Javan Bush Warbler, A species of Grasshopper-warblers and allies
Botanical name: Locustella montis
Genus: Grasshopper-warblers and allies
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Description
The Javan bush warbler (Locustella montis) is a songbird species. Formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, it is now placed in the newly recognized family Locustellidae. It is found in the mountains of eastern Java.
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Javan Bush Warbler primarily consumes insects, exhibiting skulking foraging behavior typical of its genus. It also displays occasional showiness, hopping among low branches and boulder-strewn slopes in search of food, with a characteristic slightly raised tail.
Habitat
Javan Bush Warbler is typically found in environments with shrubbery and grassy vegetation near forest edges, often in areas where trees like Casuarina are scattered. Habitually, this species inhabits open deforested slopes and landscapes that encompass the outskirts of volcanic craters. Moreover, javan Bush Warbler is adapted to dense vegetation, including ferns, at forest boundaries, and is also known to occupy tall grasslands beneath interspersed woodland.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Grassbirds and allies Species
Javan Bush Warbler