Reed Parrotbill
NameReed Parrotbill
Common NameReed Parrotbill
Scientific NameSinosuthora heudei
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, often appearing shaggy, with a white face and a dark stripe extending behind the eye. The back and flanks are rufous-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts. It has a long, graduated greyish-white tail and a bright yellow, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, metallic 'tink' or 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a chattering or jingling series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern China, primarily found in the lower Yangtze River basin and adjacent coastal regions.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow, short, stout bill, Long, graduated tail, Grey head with rufous-brown back and flanks, Strictly associated with reedbed habitats
Description
This small, long-tailed bird is characterized by its distinctive short, stout, yellow bill. It inhabits extensive reedbeds, where it forages for insects and seeds, often moving in small, active flocks.
