Short-tailed Parrotbill
NameShort-tailed Parrotbill
Common NameShort-tailed Parrotbill
Scientific NameNeosuthora davidiana
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe Short-tailed Parrotbill has a bright rufous-orange crown and nape, contrasting with greyish upperparts and flanks. Its throat is white with a distinctive black patch, and the belly is whitish. It possesses a stout, pale bill and a relatively short tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, metallic 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' calls, often delivered in rapid series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including southern China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Identifying Featuresrufous-orange head, black throat patch, short tail, stout pale bill, greyish body
Description
This small, distinctive parrotbill is characterized by its rufous-orange head, greyish body, and a prominent black throat patch. It typically inhabits dense bamboo thickets and scrub, where it forages for insects and seeds.
