Taiwan Scimitar Babbler
A species of White-browed Scimitar-babblers Scientific name : Pomatorhinus musicus Genus : White-browed Scimitar-babblers
Taiwan Scimitar Babbler, A species of White-browed Scimitar-babblers
Botanical name: Pomatorhinus musicus
Genus: White-browed Scimitar-babblers
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Description
The Taiwan scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus musicus) is a bird in the family Timaliidae, the Old World babblers. It is endemic to Taiwan. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1859. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the streak-breasted scimitar babbler. Its population is declining, but not rapidly enough for it to be considered vulnerable. 
Size
21 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Bronze
Gray
White
Orange
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Taiwan Scimitar Babbler consumes insects and seeds, foraging primarily near the ground or around tree trunks. These birds typically search for food in pairs or small groups, showing similar feeding behaviors to those of P. ruficollis.
Habitat
The taiwan Scimitar Babbler predominantly resides in the dense undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests, which encompass moist lowland and moist montane regions. These birds are typically found in habitats characterized by a variety of vegetation, including Ficus-Machilus, Machilus-Castanopsis, and Quercus zones, at elevations ranging from the foothills up to 2300 meters. Their geographic range encompasses broad montane forests across regions with significant elevation variation.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world babblers Species
Taiwan Scimitar Babbler 
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