Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
NameBrown-cheeked Fulvetta
Common NameBrown-cheeked Fulvetta
Scientific NameSchoeniparus poioicephalus
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe head is greyish-brown with a prominent darker brown patch on the cheeks. The upperparts are olive-brown to rufous-brown, contrasting with buffy-white underparts that often show a rufous wash on the flanks. Wings and tail are brownish, and the bill is slender and pale.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of clear, whistled notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering series. It also produces simple 'chip' calls and a distinctive 'twee-twee-twee' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesGreyish-brown head with a distinct brown cheek patch, Plain olive-brown upperparts and buffy underparts, Small size and slender bill, Often found in mixed-species foraging flocks
Description
The Brown-cheeked Fulvetta is a small, plain babbler characterized by its grayish head and distinctive brown cheek patch. It typically forages actively in the undergrowth and mid-story of forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. This species is generally shy but can be quite vocal.
