About Urosphena squameiceps (Swinhoe, 1863)
Common Name and Basic Trait
Urosphena squameiceps, commonly known as the Asian stubtail, is a small bird with a short tail.
Plumage Similarity Across Groups
Males and females have similar coloration, and this similarity also extends to fledged juvenile birds.
Body Coloration Details
The entire body is brown, with paler underparts, and darker brown coloring on the crest and eyeline.
Breeding Range
During the breeding season, this species lives in parts of northeastern Asia.
Non-Breeding Range
In the non-breeding season, it occurs in Hainan, Taiwan, southeastern China, and Indochina.
Habitat Preference
It prefers to inhabit the undergrowth of evergreen broadleaf forests or lowland coniferous forests.
