Reed Parrotbill vs Ashy-throated Parrotbill
Paradoxornis heudei compared with Suthora alphonsiana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Reed Parrotbill | Ashy-throated Parrotbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paradoxornis heudei | Suthora alphonsiana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradoxornithidae | Paradoxornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 18.825 g (0.66 oz) | 8.78 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Reed Parrotbill only
Ashy-throated Parrotbill only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Reed Parrotbill
Least Concern
Ashy-throated Parrotbill
About These Birds
Ashy-throated Parrotbill
The Ashy-throated Parrotbill is a small passerine found in bamboo and shrubby habitats in the mountains of southwestern China and adjacent Southeast Asia. Weighing under 9g, it has a distinctive pale grey throat and the stubby, deep bill characteristic of parrotbills. It forages in small flocks, extracting seeds and insects from bamboo stems.