Grand rhabdornis

The grand rhabdornis, also known as the long-billed rhabdornis or long-billed creeper, is a species of bird currently placed in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines. It was formerly conspecific with the Visayan rhabdornis and the Stripe-breasted rhabdornis

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Distribution

Region

Northern Philippines (Luzon Island)

Typical Environment

Occurs in montane and submontane forests of Luzon, including mossy forest, mature montane broadleaf, and Benguet pine stands. It frequents forest edges, ridgelines, and semi-open woodland with large trees. Birds regularly join mixed-species flocks and range from the mid-story to the canopy. It adapts moderately well to selectively logged forest if large trees remain. It is uncommon to locally fairly common where habitat persists.

Altitude Range

800–2500 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size19–22 cm

Wing Span28–34 cm

Male Weight0.045 kg

Female Weight0.04 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The grand rhabdornis, also called the long-billed rhabdornis or long-billed creeper, is a creeper-like songbird now placed in the starling family (Sturnidae). It is restricted to Luzon in the Philippines, where it forages along trunks and branches much like a nuthatch or treecreeper. It was formerly treated as conspecific with the Visayan rhabdornis and the stripe-breasted rhabdornis but is now recognized as distinct.

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Behaviour

Temperament

social and active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats with brief glides between trees

Social Behavior

Often travels in pairs or small family groups and frequently joins mixed-species flocks. Forages by creeping along trunks and large branches, probing bark crevices with its long bill. Nests are believed to be in natural cavities or crevices in large trees, with both parents involved in care.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Voice is a series of thin, high-pitched whistles and short trills, interspersed with sharper chips. Calls carry well through montane forest and are given while foraging and in contact with flockmates.

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