The Buru bush warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It is endemic to the island Buru in Indonesia where it is found on the forest floor.
Region
Maluku Islands
Typical Environment
Occurs only on Buru, where it inhabits dense understory of primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and thickets. It favors shaded, humid tangles with abundant leaf litter and low shrubs. The species often keeps close to the ground, using fallen logs, root tangles, and bamboo clumps as cover. It may tolerate some habitat disturbance if understory structure remains intact.
Altitude Range
200–2000 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This shy ground-dwelling warbler is endemic to the island of Buru in Indonesia and is more often heard than seen. Like many Locustellidae, it delivers a dry, insect-like trill from dense undergrowth. It spends much of its time in leaf litter and low tangles, flicking its tail as it forages. Its secretive habits make surveys challenging, so population data are limited.
Temperament
secretive and skulking
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats, low fluttering flights between cover
Social Behavior
Typically solitary or in pairs during the breeding season. Nests are placed low in dense vegetation or near the ground, constructed from grasses and leaves. Likely monogamous, with both parents involved in care. Outside breeding, it remains inconspicuous and maintains small home ranges.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song is a dry, insect-like trill or reeling series delivered from concealed perches close to the ground. Calls include soft ticks and chatters used for contact and alarm. Vocalizations carry well through dense understory despite being subdued.
