Spectacled Parrotbill
NameSpectacled Parrotbill
Common NameSpectacled Parrotbill
Scientific NameSinosuthora conspicillata
FamilySylviidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous-brown cap, a striking white eye-ring resembling spectacles, dull olive-brown upperparts, and grayish-brown underparts. The tail is relatively long and graduated.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, chattering calls and thin, high-pitched whistles, often given while foraging in dense vegetation.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central China, primarily found in the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Hubei.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown cap, Prominent white eye-ring, Long, graduated tail, Small size, Dull olive-brown plumage
Description
The Spectacled Parrotbill is a small, long-tailed passerine bird characterized by its distinctive rufous-brown cap and prominent white eye-ring. It typically inhabits dense bamboo thickets and scrub, often moving in small, active flocks.
