Rufous-throated Fulvetta
NameRufous-throated Fulvetta
Common NameRufous-throated Fulvetta
Scientific NameAlcippe rufogularis
FamilyAlcippidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has brownish upperparts and whitish underparts. Its most striking feature is a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) throat patch. The head features a dark brown to blackish crown with a paler central stripe, a distinct white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often repeated notes. Calls can be described as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Rufous-throated Fulvetta is found across a wide range in Southeast Asia and parts of the Indian subcontinent, including the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesRufous throat patch, Prominent white supercilium, Dark lateral crown stripe, Brownish upperparts and whitish underparts, Small size
Description
The Rufous-throated Fulvetta is a small, active babbler-like bird known for its distinctive rufous throat patch. It typically forages in the undergrowth and mid-story of subtropical and tropical forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks. This species is generally shy but can be observed by its characteristic calls.
