Rusty-capped Fulvetta

Pellorneum saturatum

The Rusty-capped Fulvetta (Pellorneum saturatum) is a small passerine bird found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive rusty crown and olive-green upperparts. The underparts are a pale grey with a buffy tinge, and it has a white throat and eyering. This species is known for its active and gregarious behavior, often foraging in small flocks. It primarily feeds on insects and small invertebrates. The Rusty-capped Fulvetta builds its cup-shaped nest in low vegetation, and the female usually lays 2-3 eggs. It inhabits dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets within montane and lowland forests.

Habitat: Montane and lowland forests, dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets