Great Parrotbill
NameGreat Parrotbill
Common NameGreat Parrotbill
Scientific NameConostoma aemodium
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brownish-grey plumage, darker on the crown and upperparts, and slightly paler on the underparts. It has dark lores and a prominent, stout, conical, bright yellowish-orange bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh chattering notes, whistling calls, and often a distinctive 'pee-pee-pee' whistle or 'churr-churr' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, northeast India, northern Myanmar, and into southern China (Sichuan, Yunnan).
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a parrotbill, Stout, conical, bright yellow-orange bill, Dull brownish-grey plumage, Dark lores
Description
The Great Parrotbill is a large, drab parrotbill characterized by its stout, conical, yellowish-orange bill. It is a shy and skulking bird, typically found in the dense undergrowth of high-altitude forests.
