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Black-headed Parrotbill
Paradoxornis margaritae
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Vulnerable
Family
Paradoxornithidae
Order
Passeriformes
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About
The Black-headed Parrotbill is a vulnerable, small and delicate parrotbill with a black cap, white underparts, and a stout orange bill suited for manipulating seeds and insects. It is known from very few localities in southern Vietnam and possibly adjacent Laos, inhabiting bamboo thickets and tall grass within or adjacent to forest. It feeds by creeping through dense stems gleaning insects and seeds.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paradoxornithidae |
| Genus | Paradoxornis |
| Species | Paradoxornis margaritae |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-headed Parrotbill endangered?
The Black-headed Parrotbill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What order and family does the Black-headed Parrotbill belong to?
The Black-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis margaritae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paradoxornithidae.
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