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Bornean Bristlehead
Pityriasis gymnocephala (Temminck, 1836)
25 cmLength128 gWeight
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 Pityriasidae and genus Pityriasis.
Busiest months: March, July and September · Most records: Malaysia, Brunei
Where and when it's recorded
Bornean Bristlehead has been recorded at 25 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia550 records
- Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia455 records
- Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia367 records
More places
- Sepilok – Orang-utan sanctuary & forest reserveMalaysia69 records
- Deramakot Forest ReserveMalaysia48 records
- Menanggol RiverMalaysia23 records
- Sepilok Nature ResortMalaysia18 records
- Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia14 records
- Maliau Basin Field CentreMalaysia13 records
- Kinabatangan River – SukauMalaysia11 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
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 Pityriasidae and genus Pityriasis. This enigmatic and vulnerable species is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo, where it lives in small groups in the rainforest canopy.
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Questions
How big is the Bornean Bristlehead?
The Bornean Bristlehead is about 25 cm long and weighs around 128 g.
Where does the Bornean Bristlehead live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia and Brunei.
When is the best time to see the Bornean Bristlehead?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March, July and September (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Bornean Bristlehead endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bornean Bristlehead as Vulnerable.
What does the Bornean Bristlehead eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Bornean Bristlehead in?
It belongs to the family Bristlehead (Pityriasidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 128 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 146 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 37 mm
- Tarsus
- 29 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Bristlehead Pityriasidae
- Genus
- Pityriasis
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