Rufous-winged Fulvetta
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Alcippe castaneceps |
The Rufous-winged Fulvetta (Pseudominla castaneceps) is a bird species of the Old World babbler family (Timaliidae). Its common name is misleading, because it is not a close relative of the "typical" fulvettas, which are now in the genus Fulvetta and are actually Sylviidae.
The Black-crowned Fulvetta (P. klossi) was until recently included here as a subspecies.
This 11 cm long bird has a dark-streaked chestnut crown, white supercilium bron upperparts and pale underparts. The wings show a striking contrast between the bright rufous primaries and the black coverts.
This is a noisy species with a rich warbled ti-du-di-du-di-du-di-du song and wheezy tsi-tsi-tsi-tsi call.
It is common in evergreen montane forests above 1200 m ASL, often feeding on vertical trunks.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (BLI) (2004). Alcippe castaneceps. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 25 July 2007.
- Collar, N.J. & Robson, Craig (2007): Family Timaliidae (Babblers). In: del Hoyo, Josep; Elliott, Andrew & Christie, D.A. (eds.): Handbook of Birds of the World, Volume 12 (Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees): 70-291. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
- Lekagul, Boonsong & Round, Philip (1991): A Guide to the Birds of Thailand. Saha Karn Baet. ISBN 9748567362
- Robson, Craig (2004): A Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand. New Holland Press. ISBN 1843309211
