Alternative name: Black-crowned Parrotbill
- Psittiparus margaritae
Identification
15.5-18.5cm (6-7¼ in). A parrotbill with a distinctive head pattern:
- White lores, eyering and moustache
- Forehead to nape all black and a white throat with some dark speckles
- Grey crown and ear-coverts
- Rufous-brown above
- White below, tinged buffy on breast and flanks
- Orange-yellow deep bill
Sexes similar, juveniles are warmer above, have weaker black on throat and less pure grey crown.
Similar species
Superficially similar to Nepal Fulvetta, but note the completely different bill and the more contrasting plumage of this species.
Distribution
Found in easter Cambodia and souther Vietnam.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
It was formerly considered conspecific with Grey-headed Parrotbill.
Formerly placed in the genus Paradoxornis.
Habitat
Broadleaf evergreen forest, scrub near forest and secondary growth.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on vegetable matter including buds, seeds and chestnuts. Also seen taking insects and larvae.
Flocking
Usually seen in groups of 6 to 8 birds, sometimes much more. Regularly in bird waves. Often high up in treetops, behaving similar to a tit.
Breeding
No information about breeding.
Movements
Resident species.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, S. M. Billerman, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2022. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2022. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-headed Parrotbill. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 28 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-headed_Parrotbill
External Links
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