Yunnan Fulvetta
NameYunnan Fulvetta
Common NameYunnan Fulvetta
Scientific NameFulvetta yunnanensis
FamilyPellorneidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species has a grey crown and nape, contrasting with a prominent white eye-ring and dark lores. Its upperparts are brownish-olive, while the flanks are rufous-brown, fading to a whitish belly. The bill is short and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, often repeated 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' song, sometimes incorporating a more complex warbling phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Yunnan Fulvetta is endemic to southwestern China, specifically found in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou provinces, extending into northern Myanmar.
Identifying Featuresgrey cap, prominent white eye-ring, brownish-olive upperparts, small size, short dark bill
Description
The Yunnan Fulvetta is a small, drab passerine bird characterized by its grey cap and prominent white eye-ring. It typically forages actively in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
