Russet-capped Tesia
NameRusset-capped Tesia
Common NameRusset-capped Tesia
Scientific NameCettia castaneocoronata
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent russet (chestnut) cap, olive-brown upperparts, and greyish underparts. It has a pale eye-ring and a relatively long, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, clear, ringing notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes ending with a trill. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, extending from northern India through Nepal and Bhutan, and into parts of Southeast Asia including Myanmar, northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesRusset (chestnut) cap, Very short tail, Olive-brown back, Greyish underparts, Small size, Pale eye-ring
Description
The Russet-capped Tesia is a very small, short-tailed warbler known for its distinctive russet cap. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests, moving actively and often staying hidden.
