Brown-winged Parrotbill
NameBrown-winged Parrotbill
Common NameBrown-winged Parrotbill
Scientific NameSinosuthora brunnea
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a distinctive rufous-brown, contrasting with a duller brown back and wings. Underparts are paler, a buffy-brown, especially on the belly. The bill is pale yellowish or horn-colored, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, metallic notes, often described as chattering or tinkling. They also emit soft contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan), Laos, and northern Thailand.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, plump body, Short, conical, pale bill, Uniform rufous-brown head and nape, Duller brown body, Prefers dense bamboo and scrub habitat
Description
A small, plump passerine bird characterized by its short, conical bill and overall rufous-brown plumage. It typically forages in dense bamboo thickets and scrub, often moving in small, active flocks.
