Rusty-capped Fulvetta
NameRusty-capped Fulvetta
Common NameRusty-capped Fulvetta
Scientific NameSchoeniparus dubius
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rusty-rufous cap, a broad white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe. The upperparts are olive-brown, and the underparts are buffy-brown, becoming paler on the belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, clear, often repeated notes, sometimes forming a chattering or warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Himalayas, southern China, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand, inhabiting broadleaf evergreen forests, often in hilly or mountainous terrain.
Identifying Featuresrusty-rufous cap, broad white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-brown upperparts, small size
Description
The Rusty-capped Fulvetta is a small, active passerine characterized by its distinctive head pattern. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
