Crescent-chested Babbler Cyanoderma melanothorax

Handsome and unmistakable little Javan endemic, often encountered clumping about in the undergrowth of forest edges, overgrown farms and gardens, and other disturbed habitats; happily, still quite widespread and common due to its habitat preferences, unlike many less fortunate Javan species. Bright rufous above and grayish below. Extent of rufous on the underparts vary amongst subspecies; Balinese birds are the most extensively rufous below. Typically forages in the understory, but will occasionally move about higher in the forest. Joins mixed flocks; also forages singly or in pairs. Song is a soft but rapid series: “whoowhoowhowhowhowho.” Call is a fast, dry chatter. These two vocalizations can be combined in a duet.