Gray-hooded Parrotbill
NameGray-hooded Parrotbill
Common NameGray-hooded Parrotbill
Scientific NameSchoeniparus dubius
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive gray hood covering the head and nape, contrasting with a white throat and pale underparts. The back and wings are rufous-brown, and it has a prominent white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, often metallic or tinkling notes, sometimes forming a rapid chattering or trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresgray hood, white eye-ring, rufous-brown back, short, conical bill, long tail
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive gray hood and brownish upperparts. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in bamboo thickets, moving quickly through vegetation.
