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Javan Black-capped Babbler (Pellorneum capistratum)

Javan Black-capped Babbler

Pellorneum capistratum

Least Concern

Overview

The Javan black-capped babbler (Pellorneum capistratum) is a species of bird in the family Pellorneidae. It is endemic to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Its range is restricted to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Diet

The bird forages in the understory of forests.

Did you know?

The Malayan black-capped babbler and the Bornean black-capped babbler were formerly considered conspecific with the Javan black-capped babbler but were split from it in 2021.

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