Golden Parrotbill
NameGolden Parrotbill
Common NameGolden Parrotbill
Scientific NameSuthora verreauxi
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe crown and nape are bright golden-orange, contrasting with a white face and a distinct white eye-ring. A prominent black patch covers the throat and upper breast. The back and wings are rufous-orange, while the underparts are pale buffy-white. The tail is relatively long and rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, tinkling, or buzzing notes, often given in a chattering chorus by a foraging flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, including Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India, extending through Myanmar, southern China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Fujian), Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-orange head, Prominent white eye-ring, Black throat patch, Small size, Short, conical bill, Rufous-orange back and wings
Description
A small, active passerine bird characterized by its striking golden-orange head, prominent white eye-ring, and a contrasting black throat patch. It typically forages in dense bamboo thickets and montane scrub, often in small, noisy flocks.
