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Black-browed Fulvetta

Alcippe grotei

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.2 cm
Weight
13.6 g
Family
Alcippeidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About

The Black-browed Fulvetta is a small, active babbler of montane forests in southern China and northern Vietnam and Laos, distinguished by its bold black supercilium, grey crown, and warm rufous-brown upperparts. It inhabits the undergrowth and mid-story of evergreen montane forests. It forages in small flocks, gleaning insects, berries, and seeds from foliage and branches.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.2 cm 5.2 in
Weight 13.6 g 0.48 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Alcippeidae
Genus Alcippe
Species Alcippe grotei

Distribution

Black-browed Fulvetta has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-browed Fulvetta endangered?
The Black-browed Fulvetta has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-browed Fulvetta nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-browed Fulvetta?
The Black-browed Fulvetta has a wingspan of 13.2 cm, weight of 13.6 g.
What order and family does the Black-browed Fulvetta belong to?
The Black-browed Fulvetta (Alcippe grotei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Alcippeidae.

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