Taliabu Bush Warbler

Locustella portenta

Grasshopper Warblers, Grassbirds, and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Taliabu Bush Warbler (Locustella portenta) is a legendary grasshopper warblers, grassbirds, and alli found only in Indonesia, weighing about 19 g. The Taliabu bush warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae.

VulnerableLegendaryEndemicEats invertebrates19 g

About the Taliabu Bush Warbler

The Taliabu bush warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It is endemic to the island regency of Taliabu in Indonesia.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Taliabu Bush Warbler look like?
The Taliabu bush warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae.
How big is a Taliabu Bush Warbler?
The Taliabu Bush Warbler is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
Where can you see a Taliabu Bush Warbler?
The Taliabu Bush Warbler is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Taliabu Bush Warbler?
The Taliabu Bush Warbler is most easily confused with the Long-billed Bush Warbler, the Friendly Bush Warbler and the Benguet Bush Warbler.
Is the Taliabu Bush Warbler endangered?
The Taliabu Bush Warbler is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

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