Vinous-throated Parrotbill
NameVinous-throated Parrotbill
Common NameVinous-throated Parrotbill
Scientific NameSinosuthora webbiana
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are a distinctive vinous-red or reddish-brown, giving the bird its common name. The upperparts are warm brown, and the underparts are buffy-brown, often paler on the belly. The wings and tail are rufous-brown, with darker flight feathers. It has a small, pale, conical bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallTypically gives high-pitched, metallic 'tink' or 'tsit' calls, often in a chattering series. Flocks are quite vocal, producing a constant stream of these contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across East Asia, including central and eastern China, Taiwan, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia (e.g., northern Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar).
Identifying FeaturesVinous-red head and throat, Warm brown body plumage, Small, conical, pale bill, Long tail, Often seen in noisy flocks
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its warm brown plumage, a distinctive vinous (wine-red) wash on its throat and head, and a short, conical bill. It typically forages in dense scrub and bamboo, often in small, noisy flocks, moving through vegetation with agility.
