Golden-breasted Fulvetta
NameGolden-breasted Fulvetta
Common NameGolden-breasted Fulvetta
Scientific NameLioparus chrysotis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe head is black with a broad white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape. Cheeks and ear-coverts are white, contrasting with a black throat. The underparts are bright golden-yellow, while the upperparts are olive-green to dark grey, with dark wings and tail often edged with yellowish-olive.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, tinkling, or sibilant calls and songs, often delivered as a series of clear, sweet notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India), northern Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan, Sichuan), and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with broad white supercilium, White cheeks and ear-coverts, Bright golden-yellow underparts, Small size, Olive-green upperparts
Description
This small, vibrant babbler is characterized by its striking black head, prominent white supercilium, and bright golden-yellow underparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests.
