Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail
NameYellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail
Common NameYellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail
Scientific NameChelidorhynx hypoxantha
FamilyStenostiridae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a bright yellow throat, breast, and belly, contrasting with a black mask that extends from the lores through the eye. A prominent yellow supercilium sits above the mask. The crown and upperparts are greyish-olive, while the wings and tail are dark with white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and sibilant 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'swee-swee-swee' notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Black eye mask, Yellow supercilium, Greyish-olive upperparts, White outer tail feathers, Small size, Active, fantail-like movements
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and a distinctive black mask across its eyes. It often forages for insects in the mid-canopy and undergrowth of montane forests, frequently fanning its tail.
