Dusky Fulvetta
NameDusky Fulvetta
Common NameDusky Fulvetta
Scientific NameAlcippe brunnea
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, becoming slightly rufous on the wings and tail. Underparts are paler, grayish-brown. The head features a prominent dark brown lateral crown stripe, bordered below by a pale buffy-white supercilium, and a dark loral line. The throat is pale, and the flanks are washed with brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled, often repetitive notes, sometimes described as 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chi-chi-chi-chi-chu'. Calls include soft 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern China, Taiwan, and northern Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresdark lateral crown stripe, pale supercilium, drab brown plumage, small size, active foraging in undergrowth
Description
A small, drab brown babbler with a distinctive head pattern, including a dark lateral crown stripe and a pale supercilium. It typically forages actively in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests.
