Rufous-winged Fulvetta
NameRufous-winged Fulvetta
Common NameRufous-winged Fulvetta
Scientific NameSchoeniparus castaneceps
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a striking chestnut crown, a broad white supercilium, and a prominent black stripe extending through the eye. The upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are buffy-yellowish. A distinctive rufous patch is visible on the primary coverts and tertials of the folded wing.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes and a rapid, chattering song, often given in a series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut crown, White supercilium, Black eye-stripe, Rufous wing patch, Small size
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its distinctive head pattern and rufous wing patches. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
