Eye-ringed Parrotbill
NameEye-ringed Parrotbill
Common NameEye-ringed Parrotbill
Scientific NameSinosuthora conspicillata
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking rufous-chestnut crown, pale greyish-brown upperparts, and whitish underparts. A prominent white eye-ring encircles the dark eye, contrasting with the rufous head. The bill is short, stout, and conical.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, tinkling 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes, often given in a chattering series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central China, found in provinces such as Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Hubei.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Rufous-chestnut crown, Small size, Short, conical bill, Greyish-brown upperparts
Description
The Eye-ringed Parrotbill is a small, active passerine known for its distinctive rufous crown and prominent white eye-ring. These social birds are typically found foraging in dense vegetation, often in small flocks.
