Rufous-headed Parrotbill
NameRufous-headed Parrotbill
Common NameRufous-headed Parrotbill
Scientific NamePsittiparus ruficeps
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a bright rufous crown and nape, contrasting with a dull brown back and wings. The underparts are whitish to pale buff, and a striking blue orbital ring surrounds the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of high-pitched, chattering, and whistling notes, often given in a rapid, excited manner, especially when foraging in a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresrufous head and nape, bright blue orbital ring, stout, conical bill, brown back and wings, pale underparts
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its distinctive rufous head and a prominent blue orbital ring. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, often in small, noisy flocks.
