Black-throated Parrotbill
NameBlack-throated Parrotbill
Common NameBlack-throated Parrotbill
Scientific NamePsittiparus nipalensis
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a striking orange crown, bordered by a black lateral stripe extending from the eye. The face and nape are grey, with a prominent white patch below the eye and a distinct black throat. The back and wings are rufous-brown, and the underparts are pale greyish-white. The tail is rufous-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, metallic 'tink' notes or chattering calls, often used for contact within flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Myanmar, China (Yunnan, Sichuan), Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesOrange crown, Black throat patch, Grey face with white patch below eye, Rufous-orange back and tail, Stout, conical bill
Description
This small, colorful babbler is characterized by its distinctive black throat and prominent orange crown. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, often moving in small, active flocks.
