Black-throated Thistletail
NameBlack-throated Thistletail
Common NameBlack-throated Thistletail
Scientific NamePrinia atrogularis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe Black-throated Thistletail has a prominent rufous-chestnut cap, a white supercilium, and dark lores. Its most striking feature is the black throat patch, which can vary in size and intensity. The upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are pale greyish-white, and it possesses a relatively long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of sharp, metallic, or buzzing notes, often delivered in a rapid, energetic series. Calls can be described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tzzzt-tzzzt' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut cap, Black throat patch, White supercilium, Long, graduated tail, Small size
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its rufous-chestnut cap and a distinctive black throat patch, contrasting with pale underparts. It typically inhabits montane forests and high-altitude shrubland, often seen foraging for insects among dense vegetation.
