Grey-hooded Fulvetta
NameGrey-hooded Fulvetta
Common NameGrey-hooded Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta cinereiceps
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsThe crown and nape are a distinct grey, contrasting with a prominent white eye-ring. The upperparts are rufous-brown, with darker brown wings and tail edged in rufous. Underparts are whitish to pale greyish-brown, sometimes with a buff wash on the flanks. It has a small, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered as a rapid series like 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'swee-swee-swee', sometimes incorporating a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across the Himalayas, from Nepal eastward through Northeast India, Bhutan, and Myanmar, extending into southern China (Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi), northern Laos, and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesGrey hood and nape, Prominent white eye-ring, Rufous-brown back and wings, Small size, Active, often in flocks
Description
The Grey-hooded Fulvetta is a small, active babbler characterized by its distinctive grey head and prominent white eye-ring. It typically forages in small flocks within the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests, often moving quickly through foliage.
