Manipur Fulvetta
NameManipur Fulvetta
Common NameManipur Fulvetta
Scientific NameSchoeniparus manipurensis
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown plumage, paler buffy-brown on the underparts with a rufous wash on the flanks and vent. The head features a broad dark brown lateral crown stripe, a pale buffy-brown supercilium, and a dark loral stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, often slightly buzzy or trilling notes, typically delivered in short phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the hills of Manipur in Northeast India and adjacent western parts of Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dull olive-brown plumage, Distinctive head pattern (dark lateral crown stripe, pale supercilium, dark loral stripe), Rufous wash on flanks
Description
A small, rather plain olive-brown bird characterized by a distinctive head pattern. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often in small, active flocks.
