White-breasted Parrotbill
NameWhite-breasted Parrotbill
Common NameWhite-breasted Parrotbill
Scientific NamePsittiparus ruficeps
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThe crown and nape are a distinctive reddish-orange. The throat and upper breast are white, sharply contrasting with the head. The rest of the underparts are buffy-brown, while the upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-brown. It has a short, stout, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls, often given in a chattering or tinkling series. They can also produce a soft, whistled 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chip-chip-chip' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. It typically inhabits montane forests and bamboo stands.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-orange head, White throat and upper breast, Olive-brown body, Stout, pale bill, Often found in bamboo
Description
This small, active bird is characterized by its striking reddish-orange head and a contrasting white throat. Its body is predominantly olive-brown, and it typically forages in dense bamboo thickets and broadleaf forests.
