Taiwan Fulvetta
A species of Paradoxornithine Fulvettas Scientific name : Fulvetta formosana Genus : Paradoxornithine Fulvettas
Taiwan Fulvetta, A species of Paradoxornithine Fulvettas
Botanical name: Fulvetta formosana
Genus: Paradoxornithine Fulvettas
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Description
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij
Description
The Taiwan fulvetta (Fulvetta formosana) is a bird species in the family Sylviidae. Like the other typical fulvettas, it was long included in the Timaliidae genus Alcippe. In addition, it was long included in F. cinereiceps as a subspecies. This species is endemic to Taiwan.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Taiwan Fulvetta consumes insects and seeds, foraging in pairs or small groups with a ground-centric, mouse-like method.
Habitat
The habitat of taiwan Fulvetta is characterized by dense underbrush in both coniferous and deciduous forests, often associated with bamboo understoreys. These birds are typically found in montane regions with a prevalence of alpine bamboo and pinewood undergrowth, favoring areas with a mix of forest cover and adjacent open vegetation.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij