Spotted Elachura
NameSpotted Elachura
Common NameSpotted Elachura
Scientific NameElachura formosa
FamilyElachuridae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsDark brown upperparts with fine white spotting, particularly on the head, nape, and back. The underparts are paler brown, heavily marked with prominent white spots and barring. It has a short, barred tail and a relatively long, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are distinctive, consisting of a high-pitched, complex, and often mechanical-sounding song, characterized by whistles and trills that can be quite loud for its size.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Eastern Himalayas, extending from Nepal through Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China (Yunnan), and northern Vietnam.
Identifying Featuressmall size, heavily spotted plumage, short barred tail, long slender bill, secretive behavior, distinctive high-pitched call
Description
The Spotted Elachura is a small, secretive bird known for its distinctive heavily spotted plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often near streams, and is more often heard than seen.
