Gray-headed Parrotbill
NameGray-headed Parrotbill
Common NameGray-headed Parrotbill
Scientific NamePsittiparus gularis
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe Gray-headed Parrotbill has a gray crown and nape, with a prominent black stripe extending from the lores through the eye. Its cheeks are white, contrasting with a bright orange, stout bill. The upperparts are rufous-brown, while the underparts are pale yellowish-green, becoming whitish on the belly and vent.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls. They often communicate with a series of short, sharp notes while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresgray head, black eye-stripe, bright orange bill, rufous-brown back, pale yellowish-green underparts
Description
This small, distinctive parrotbill is characterized by its striking gray head and bright orange bill. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, often in small, active flocks. Its movements are agile as it searches for food among the foliage.
