Taiwan Fulvetta
NameTaiwan Fulvetta
Common NameTaiwan Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta formosana
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-brown underparts. The head features a dark crown, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a dark eye-stripe. The wings and tail are rufous-brown, adding a warm tone to its overall appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' notes. These calls can sometimes have a trilling quality, used for communication within flocks.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Taiwan Fulvetta is endemic to the island of Taiwan, where it is found in suitable montane forest habitats across the central mountain range.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Distinctive head pattern with white supercilium and dark eye-stripe, Rufous-brown wings and tail, Olive-brown upperparts and buffy-brown underparts, Active foraging behavior, often in flocks
Description
The Taiwan Fulvetta is a small, active passerine endemic to Taiwan, often observed foraging in mixed-species flocks. It is characterized by its distinctive head pattern and warm brown plumage. This species typically inhabits montane forests, moving busily through the undergrowth and canopy.
