Black-headed Parrotbill
NameBlack-headed Parrotbill
Common NameBlack-headed Parrotbill
Scientific NamePsittiparus margaritae
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking black cap, a white face with a thin black line extending from the eye, and a stout, bright orange bill. Its back and wings are rufous-brown, contrasting with its white underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, clear whistles and chattering notes, often given in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Da Lat Plateau in southern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap, White face, Stout orange bill, Rufous-brown back, Endemic to southern Vietnam
Description
This small, distinctive babbler is characterized by its prominent black cap, white face, and rufous-brown upperparts. It typically forages actively in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets within its montane forest habitat.
