Nepal Fulvetta
NameNepal Fulvetta
Common NameNepal Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta nipalensis
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with a grey crown and nape. It features a prominent white eye-ring and a dark loral stripe. The wings and tail are rufous-brown, with rufous-washed flanks and pale yellowish-buff to whitish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' call, sometimes a short, warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, Northeast India, northern Myanmar, and parts of southern China (Yunnan).
Identifying FeaturesProminent white eye-ring, Grey crown and nape, Rufous-brown wings and tail, Small size, Dull brown upperparts
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive white eye-ring and grey head. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in mixed-species flocks, moving quickly through vegetation.
