Yellow-throated Fulvetta
NameYellow-throated Fulvetta
Common NameYellow-throated Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta ruficapilla
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, wings, and tail are olive-grey. The throat and face are bright yellow, extending to the ear-coverts. The crown is streaked with black and yellow/golden, often with a dark eye-stripe. The belly is whitish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, often repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes, sometimes forming a more complex, warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southern China, primarily found in mountainous regions.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow throat and face, streaked black and yellow crown, olive-grey upperparts, small size, active foraging in forest understory
Description
A small, active passerine characterized by its bright yellow throat and face, contrasting with olive-grey upperparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often moving in mixed-species flocks.
