Bornean Bristlehead

The Bornean Bristlehead also variously known as the Bristled Shrike, Bald-headed Crow or the Bald-headed Wood-Shrike, is the only member of the passerine family Pityriaseidae and genus Pityriasis. It is an enigmatic and uncommon species of the rainforest canopy of Borneo.

The Bornean Bristlehead is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

Behavior And Reproduction, Bornean Bristlehead (pityriasis Gymnocephala): Species Accounts - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, DIET, MAGPIE-SHRIKES AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS Magpie-Shrikes: Cracticidae - Bornean Bristlehead (pityriasis Gymnocephala): Species Accounts = Physical characteristics: Bornean bristleheads are thick-bodied, dusky to mostly black colored birds. More

Bornean Bristlehead, Pityriasis gymnocephala. Posted by Alphonsus at 9:23 PM Labels: Bornean Bristlehead, Pityriasis gymnocephala 4 comments: Jordan Sitorus said... Simply the best image of an elusive bird. Great effort! June 7, 2009 9:29 AM Azahari Reyes @ Jason a.k.a horukuru said... More

The Bornean Bristlehead (left) is a strange and unique bird, endemic to the lowland forests of Borneo. It is a rather rare and elusive canopy dwelling species about which little is known. The best information available was published recently by Simon Colenutt (2002) , and this article includes photos by Chris Artuso that are "thought to be the first known of this species." I'm not sure about that claim (e.g. More

The Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) also variously known as the Bristled Shrike, Bald-headed Crow or the Bald-headed Wood-Shrike, is the only member of the passerine family Pityriaseidae and genus Pityriasis. It is an enigmatic and uncommon species of the rainforest canopy of Borneo. More

* Bornean Bristlehead Mission * ► April (2) * Birding With Colin And Pam * Birding With Kontiki Group From Finland * ► March (10) * Grey-streaked Flycatcher More

Bornean Bristlehead - Pityriasis gymnocephala = IUCN Status: Lower Risk/Near Threatened IUCN Species Profile Sarawak National Parks And Wildlife - Bornean bristlehead: Bornean bristlehead Pityriasis gymnocephala. ... The Bornean bristlehead is a medium-sized bird with dark plumage on the body but red and yellow around the head. ... http://www.mered.org.uk/saraweb/animals/ ANIMALS INDEX - Sarawak Wildlife Weblet: Home page, Animals; Issues; Laws and conventions; Wildlife Words. ANIMALS. More

Bornean bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) = Species information - * Facts & Status * Description * Glossary & References * All * Adult Bornean bristlehead resting on a branch© James Eaton / Birdtour Asia Adult Bornean bristlehead showing rear plumage© Jordan Sitorus Species related More

BORNEAN BRISTLEHEAD (Pityriasis gymnocephala) 26cm Scarce endemic (Endemic to Borneo) = BORNEAN BRISTLEHEAD (Pityriasis gymnocephala) 26cm Scarce endemic (Endemic to Borneo) by BRISTLEHEAD. Explore* Taken at Sepilok Sandakan. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Comments view profile guideborneo Pro User says: Adui...telampau sudah kamu nie.. More

Bornean Bristlehead Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala) - Family: CORVIDAE Crows and jays are a family of generally large birds with powerful, straight bills and strong feet. They occur almost worldwide. They are intelligent wily birds and several species have learned to live as commensals with man. Most species have a lot of black in their plumage though some of the jays and magpies are colourful, with bright blue, green, and brown feathers. More

The Bornean Bristlehead, Pityriasis gymnocephala, is a passerine bird, the only member of the family Pityriaseidae. It is a medium-sized 25 cm (10 in) species endemic to Borneo. This is a large black bird with a red and yellow head. Females also have some red in the wings. It has a massive heavy black hooked bill and a short tail. The crown of the head has short, coloured projections like bare feather shaft, hence the name 'Bristlehead'. More

The Bornean Bristlehead Pityriasis gymnocephala is endemic to the lowland forests of Borneo. It has been classified as Near Threatened (1) by BirdLife International based on its restricted range and the disappearance of its lowland forest habitat. The Bornean Bristlehead is a medium-sized (c. 25 cm) bird whose distinctive features are its massive hooked black bill and the short, yellowish to orange outgrowths of skin (3-4 mm long) on the crown which give the bird its English name. More

Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala), Sabah, Malaysia.. bornean-bristlehead-mlsy_00729.jpg 41 of 130previous next Bornean Bristlehead (Pityriasis gymnocephala), Sabah, Malaysia.. More

Bornean Bristlehead, Sabah, Sukau July 2008 © Simon Harrap EWe had fantastic views this year. DNA analysis has confirmed its status as a monospecific endemic family. read the full tour report at birdquest.co.uk Bornean Bristlehead - Bornean Bristlehead, Borneo, Sepilok 09/07/09 © Nigel Voaden Not only an endemic species but a monotypic endemic family. More

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