Grey-bellied Tesia
NameGrey-bellied Tesia
Common NameGrey-bellied Tesia
Scientific NameTesia cyaniventer
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the crown and back. Underparts are grey, extending from the throat to the belly and flanks. It has a prominent yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasting with dark lores. The tail is extremely short and stubby.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, ringing series of clear, high-pitched notes, often accelerating into a trill, described as 'tee-tee-tee-tee-tee' or 'chip-chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesExtremely short tail, Olive-green upperparts with grey underparts, Prominent yellow supercilium, Small, plump body shape, Terrestrial foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
A tiny, short-tailed warbler, the Grey-bellied Tesia is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and grey underparts. It typically forages secretively in dense undergrowth on the forest floor, often near streams.
