Red-faced Liocichla
NameRed-faced Liocichla
Common NameRed-faced Liocichla
Scientific NameLiocichla phoenicea
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThis species has an olive-brown body, a prominent bright red facial patch extending from the lores to the ear-coverts, and a dark greyish-brown crown and nape. Its wings feature striking red primary coverts and tertial edges, contrasting with black primaries and secondaries. The tail is dark with distinctive orange tips on the outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistling calls and chattering notes, often described as a distinctive 'chee-chee-chee' or 'twee-twee-twee' song, sometimes given in duet.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBright red facial patch, Olive-brown body plumage, Red and black wing pattern, Orange-tipped tail, Dark crown
Description
The Red-faced Liocichla is a striking babbler-like bird characterized by its vibrant red facial patch and colorful wing and tail markings. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often in small, active flocks.
