The Tanimbar bush warbler is a species of bird in the family Cettiidae. It is found in Yamdena. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Region
Tanimbar Islands (Indonesia)
Typical Environment
The species is confined to lowland evergreen and semi-evergreen forests on Yamdena, favoring dense thickets, vine tangles, and bamboo stands. It keeps close to the ground and mid-understory, often along stream margins and in secondary growth with a closed shrub layer. Edge habitats with thick undergrowth are also used, provided cover is continuous. Its distribution is highly localized and fragmented where forest has been cleared.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 600 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This shy bush warbler is endemic to Yamdena in the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia and spends most of its time hidden in dense understory. It is best detected by its persistent, buzzy trills rather than by sight. Ongoing habitat loss from logging and land conversion threatens its limited lowland forest range.
Temperament
skulking and secretive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats, low and direct
Social Behavior
Usually solitary or in pairs, maintaining small territories within dense understory. Pairs are presumed monogamous, building a cup-shaped nest low in vegetation. Both adults likely share incubation and chick-rearing duties, as in related bush warblers.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A repetitive series of sharp ticks and metallic, buzzy trills delivered from deep cover. The song carries well and is often the only clue to its presence; call notes are dry and scolding.
