Mountain Fulvetta
NameMountain Fulvetta
Common NameMountain Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta cinereiceps
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a dark grey cap extending to the nape, reddish-brown mantle, back, and wings. The underparts are pale buffy-white, becoming slightly darker on the flanks. It has a dark, slender bill and a reddish-brown eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering series or a soft trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, central and southern China, northern Myanmar, and northern Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesGrey cap, Reddish-brown back and wings, Pale underparts, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active passerine features a distinctive dark grey cap, contrasting with a warm reddish-brown back and wings. It typically forages in the undergrowth of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for small invertebrates.
