Slaty-bellied Tesia
NameSlaty-bellied Tesia
Common NameSlaty-bellied Tesia
Scientific NameTesia castaneocoronata
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsBright golden-yellow crown, dark olive-green back and wings, slaty-grey underparts, dark eyes, and a reddish-orange bill.
Vocalization / CallA loud, clear, and often repeated 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tew-tew-tew' song, sometimes a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, from northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and northern Myanmar to southern China, northern Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesTiny size, Very short tail, Bright golden-yellow crown, Dark olive-green upperparts, Slaty-grey underparts, Reddish-orange bill
Description
This tiny, short-tailed warbler is characterized by its bright golden-yellow crown, dark olive-green upperparts, and slaty-grey underparts. It typically forages secretively in dense undergrowth on the forest floor, often near damp areas.
