Taiwan scimitar babbler [SEP] parent taxon
Taiwan scimitar babbler
The Taiwan scimitar babbler ("Pomatorhinus musicus") is a species of bird in the family Timaliidae, the Old World babblers. It is endemic to Taiwan. 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.
Further reading.
- Collar, N. J. and C. Robson. Family Timaliidae (Babblers). Pp. 70 – 291. In: del Hoyo, J.,
, preferring thickets and undergrowth. It is found at elevations of above sea level, mainly at .
Behaviour.
The Taiwan partridge's voice is a rising and falling series of "gurru" calls. Duets and choruses are often heard. Single calls are similar to those of the black-necklaced scimitar babbler. It forages in groups of two or three birds, eating earthworms, berries, seeds, seedlings and insects. It breeds from March to August, depending on the elevation, and it nests in a crevice