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Bornean Bristlehead
Pityriasis gymnocephala
Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) is a member of the Pityriasidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 129 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pityriasidae Bristlehead
- Genus Pityriasis
- Species gymnocephala
Quick facts
- Weight
- 129 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pityriasidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bornean Bristlehead is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Bornean Bristlehead is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) belongs to the Pityriasidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Borneo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 129 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 737,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bornean Bristlehead?
The Bornean Bristlehead is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 129 g.
Where does the Bornean Bristlehead live?
The Bornean Bristlehead is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Borneo, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Bornean Bristlehead belong to?
The Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) belongs to the Pityriasidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bornean Bristlehead eat?
The Bornean Bristlehead is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bornean Bristlehead migrate?
The Bornean Bristlehead is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bornean Bristlehead endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Bornean Bristlehead make?
1 real field recording of the Bornean Bristlehead — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Bornean Bristlehead's range?
The Bornean Bristlehead has a mapped global range of about 737,000 km².
Conservation
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