Old World Warblers (Sylviidae)

Javan Bush-warbler (Bradypterus montis) - HBW 11, p. 607

French: Bouscarle de Java German: Javabuschsänger Spanish: Zarzalero de Java
Other common names: Javan Russet Scrub-warbler

Taxonomy: Stasiasticus montis E. J. O. Hartert, 1896, Mount Arjuno, 9000-10,000 feet [c.2750-3050 m], east Java.
Part of a species complex that also includes B. luteoventris, B. alishanensis, B. mandelli, B. seebohmi and B. timorensis, some or all of which often treated as conspecific. Close to last two of those, but most similar to B. mandelli. Birds on Bali presumed to be of this species, very similar in plumage and structure to those on Java but exhibit some rather subtle vocal differences from latter; identity uncertain, but may prove to represent an undescribed race of present species; further study required. Monotypic.

Distribution: Mountains of E & C Java (Mt Lawu E to Bromo) and Bali.