Everett's thrush is a species of bird in the family Turdidae. The name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.
Region
Borneo
Typical Environment
Occurs in the interior mountains of Borneo across Malaysian states (Sabah, Sarawak), Brunei, and Indonesian Kalimantan. It inhabits dense mid- to upper-montane evergreen and mossy forests, often near streams and on steep, shaded slopes. The species keeps close to the forest floor, where it forages among leaf litter and roots. It is highly local and patchy, with presence tied to intact, undisturbed understory.
Altitude Range
900–2400 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Everett's thrush is a shy, ground-favoring thrush endemic to the montane forests of Borneo. It was named for British naturalist Alfred Hart Everett, who collected extensively in Southeast Asia. The species is elusive and often detected by its soft dawn song or by rustling as it flips leaf litter. Ongoing habitat loss in montane forests poses a concern for its future.
Temperament
shy and secretive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats, low to the ground
Social Behavior
Typically solitary or in pairs, especially during the breeding season. Nests are cup-shaped and placed low in vegetation or on banks, with small clutches. Territorial in suitable patches of montane forest and rarely joins mixed-species flocks.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A soft, fluty series of clear whistles delivered at dawn and dusk, with pauses between phrases. Calls include thin seep notes and quiet tiks given from cover.
