Ashy-throated Parrotbill vs Eye-ringed Parrotbill
Suthora alphonsiana compared with Suthora ricketti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy-throated Parrotbill | Eye-ringed Parrotbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Suthora alphonsiana | Suthora ricketti |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradoxornithidae | Paradoxornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 8.78 g (0.31 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy-throated Parrotbill
Least Concern
Eye-ringed 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.