Passeriformes / Paradoxornithidae / Fulvetta
Spectacled Fulvetta
Fulvetta ruficapilla · 棕头雀鹛
Introduction
A bird species in the family Paradoxornithidae, formerly classified in Timaliidae or Sylviidae. It is found in China, inhabiting temperate forests.
Distribution & Habitat
Found in China. Natural habitat is temperate forests.
Behavior & Ecology
Breeds from March to June. Clutches consist of 2-3 white eggs, incubated for 13-14 days by both parents. Nests are constructed from tree bark, withered stems, hair, thin plastic threads, and plastic sheets. Hatchlings remain in the nest for 12-14 days, during which parents take turns providing care.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paradoxornithidae
- Genus
- Fulvetta
Subspecies (2)
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Fulvetta ruficapilla ruficapilla
central China (southern Gansu to southern Shaanxi and Sichuan)
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
