Red-tailed Minla
NameRed-tailed Minla
Common NameRed-tailed Minla
Scientific NameMinla ignotincta
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsThis species features a prominent black cap with a broad white supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. Its back and wings are chestnut-brown, contrasting with bright yellow underparts. The tail is a distinctive red and black, often tipped with white on the outer feathers, and the wings display intricate patterns of black, white, and reddish-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of high-pitched, thin, sibilant, or tinkling notes. They often produce a rapid series of 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'swee-swee' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, including Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, and extending into Myanmar, southern China, and parts of northern Southeast Asia (Laos, Vietnam).
Identifying FeaturesBlack cap with white supercilium, Chestnut-brown back, Yellow underparts, Red and black tail with white tips, Patterned wings with black, white, and reddish-orange
Description
The Red-tailed Minla is a small, colorful babbler-like bird known for its striking plumage and active foraging behavior. It typically moves in small flocks through the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests, often joining mixed-species foraging parties.
