Black-breasted Parrotbill
NameBlack-breasted Parrotbill
Common NameBlack-breasted Parrotbill
Scientific NameParadoxornis flavirostris
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsFeatures a chestnut-brown crown, a black lore and eye-stripe extending to a black patch on the ear-coverts, and a prominent black breast band. The chin and throat are white, while upperparts are warm brown and underparts are buffy-brown. The bill is stout and bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include metallic, ringing, or chattering notes, often delivered rapidly. It also produces harsh scolding calls when alarmed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and adjacent regions of South and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresstout bright yellow bill, chestnut-brown crown, black face mask, prominent black breast band, overall brown plumage
Description
This medium-sized parrotbill is characterized by its stout, bright yellow bill and distinctive plumage. It is a shy species, typically found foraging in dense reedbeds and tall grasses, often in small flocks.
