Brown Fulvetta
NameBrown Fulvetta
Common NameBrown Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta brunnea
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, becoming slightly rufous on the rump and tail. Underparts are paler, grayish-brown, with a faint buffy wash on the flanks. It has a dark eye and a short, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'swee-swee-swee' notes, sometimes forming a short trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Taiwan and also found in southeastern mainland China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi).
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab brown plumage, Active foraging in dense undergrowth, Relatively short tail, Lack of prominent markings
Description
The Brown Fulvetta is a small, rather plain babbler with dull brown plumage, typically found foraging actively in the undergrowth of montane forests. It is an inconspicuous but social bird, often moving in small flocks.
