Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | medium |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 3,190,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 5.5 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as fairly common on Peninsular Malaysia, uncommon in Sabah and common in Sumatra (del Hoyo et al. 2007).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any current declines or substantial threats.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei | extant | native | yes | |||
| Indonesia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Malaysia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Thailand | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | Bintang Range |
| Malaysia | Belum-Temenggor |
| Malaysia | Kledang Range |
| Malaysia | Central Titiwangsa Range |
| Malaysia | Selangor Heritage Park |
| Malaysia | Endau-Rompin |
| Malaysia | Panti forest |
| Malaysia | Krau Wildlife Reserve |
| Malaysia | Taman Negara National Park |
| Malaysia | Crocker Range |
| Malaysia | Mount Kinabalu |
| Malaysia | Trus Madi Range |
| Malaysia | Danum Valley Conservation Area |
| Malaysia | Maliau Basin Conservation Area |
| Malaysia | Tawau Hills Park |
| Malaysia | Tabin Wildlife Reserve |
| Malaysia | Kabili-Sepilok |
| Malaysia | Tanjung Datu-Samunsam Protected Area |
| Malaysia | Gunung Pueh |
| Malaysia | Gunung Penrissen |
| Malaysia | Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Malaysia | Hose-Laga mountains |
| Malaysia | Similajau National Park |
| Malaysia | Niah National Park |
| Malaysia | Lambir Hills National Park |
| Malaysia | Mulu - Buda Protected Area |
| Malaysia | Kelabit Highlands |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | major | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Pomatorhinus montanus. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/chestnut-backed-scimitar-babbler-pomatorhinus-montanus on 11/12/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org on 11/12/2023.
