Pale-billed Parrotbill
NamePale-billed Parrotbill
Common NamePale-billed Parrotbill
Scientific NameChleuasicus atrosuperciliaris
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe Pale-billed Parrotbill has a bright rufous-orange crown and nape, contrasting with a black supercilium (eyebrow stripe) that extends from the lores to behind the eye. Its throat and underparts are pale greyish-white, while the back and wings are olive-brown. The bill is notably pale and conical.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, metallic, or tinkling notes, often described as a rapid 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Pale-billed Parrotbill is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale, conical bill, Rufous-orange crown and nape, Black supercilium, Small size, Prefers bamboo habitats
Description
This small, distinctive bird is characterized by its prominent, pale, conical bill and a striking rufous-orange crown. It typically inhabits dense bamboo thickets and undergrowth, often found foraging in small flocks.
