Grey-cheeked Fulvetta
A species of Alcippeid Fulvettas, Also known as Morrison's Grey-cheeked Nun Babbler, Morrison's Gray-cheeked Fulvetta, Taiwan Grey-cheeked Fulvetta, Morrison's Nun Babbler Scientific name : Alcippe morrisonia Genus : Alcippeid Fulvettas
Grey-cheeked Fulvetta, A species of Alcippeid Fulvettas
Also known as:
Morrison's Grey-cheeked Nun Babbler, Morrison's Gray-cheeked Fulvetta, Taiwan Grey-cheeked Fulvetta, Morrison's Nun Babbler
Botanical name: Alcippe morrisonia
Genus: Alcippeid Fulvettas
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Description
The grey-cheeked fulvetta or Morrison's fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia) is a bird in the family Alcippeidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863. The grey-cheeked fulvetta is part of a species complex and the nominate morrisonia is now restricted to endemic Taiwan birds, with the David's fulvetta (Alcippe davidi), Huet's fulvetta (Alcippe hueti) and Yunnan fulvetta (Alcippe fratercula) now recognised as a separate species. 
Size
14 cm
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
Gray
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Grey-cheeked Fulvetta primarily consumes invertebrates, fruits, and seeds. It forages actively in the undergrowth, adept at uncovering hidden prey. Unique adaptations include a specialized bill for gleaning insects, with a preference for certain fruits when available.
Habitat
It is found in evergreen mountain forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is a year-round resident throughout Taiwan. It is found in evergreen mountain forests.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Jungle babblers Genus
Alcippeid Fulvettas Species
Grey-cheeked Fulvetta 
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