Gold-fronted Fulvetta
NameGold-fronted Fulvetta
Common NameGold-fronted Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta frontalis
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright golden-yellow forehead, a distinct black eye-stripe extending to the ear-coverts, and a greyish crown and nape with rufous-brown sides. The underparts are greyish-white, and the dark wings have prominent yellow edgings on the flight feathers and a black patch on the tertials.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and sibilant, often described as a series of 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'swee-swee-swee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane regions of Southeast Asia, specifically in northern Indochina, including parts of Vietnam, Laos, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow forehead, Black eye-stripe, Greyish crown with rufous sides, Dark wings with yellow edgings and black patch, Small size
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its striking golden-yellow forehead and prominent black eye-stripe. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
