Huet's Fulvetta
NameHuet's Fulvetta
Common NameHuet's Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta hueti
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey cap extending to the nape, rufous-brown back and wings, and paler buffy-brown underparts. The most striking feature is its reddish-orange iris, often surrounded by a pale eye-ring, contrasting with a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often rapid series of notes or trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southeastern China, inhabiting subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesGrey cap, Rufous-brown back, Reddish iris, Small size, Active foraging
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its distinctive grey cap and rufous-brown upperparts. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
