Chestnut-headed Tesia
NameChestnut-headed Tesia
Common NameChestnut-headed Tesia
Scientific NameOligura castaneocoronata
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsDistinctive chestnut-red crown and nape, bright yellow throat and breast, fading to yellowish-olive on the belly. The back and wings are olive-green, and it has a dark eye with a faint yellowish eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a loud, ringing, and often repetitive "chee-wit, chee-wit" or a series of sharp, high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featureschestnut-red crown, bright yellow throat and breast, olive-green upperparts, very short tail, long legs
Description
A tiny, short-tailed bird with a distinctive chestnut crown, bright yellow underparts, and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often seen hopping on its long legs.
