Brown Parrotbill
NameBrown Parrotbill
Common NameBrown Parrotbill
Scientific NameParadoxornis unicolor
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)24.5
Plumage DetailsUniform dull brown plumage overall, slightly paler on the underparts. The head is unstreaked brown, and it possesses a distinctive stout, conical, pale yellowish-horn bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chirps, whistles, and chattering notes. A common call is a distinctive 'tew-tew-tew' or 'chup-chup-chup' often given in contact within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Himalayas and mountains of Southeast Asia, ranging from Nepal and Bhutan through parts of India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) to Myanmar and southern China (Yunnan, Sichuan).
Identifying FeaturesOverall drab brown plumage, Stout, conical, pale yellowish-horn bill, Long tail, Prefers dense bamboo habitats, Relatively large size for a parrotbill
Description
A medium-sized, drab brown parrotbill characterized by its stout, pale bill and long tail. It typically inhabits dense bamboo thickets and forest undergrowth, often moving in small, social flocks.
