Black-breasted Parrotbill vs Black-throated Parrotbill
Paradoxornis flavirostris compared with Suthora nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-breasted Parrotbill | Black-throated Parrotbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paradoxornis flavirostris | Suthora nipalensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradoxornithidae | Paradoxornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.6 cm (6.9 in) | 9.5 cm (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) | 6.0 g (0.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-breasted Parrotbill only
Black-throated Parrotbill only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-breasted Parrotbill
Least Concern
Black-throated Parrotbill
About These Birds
Black-breasted Parrotbill
The Black-breasted Parrotbill is a Vulnerable species of tall grass and reed beds in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas and adjacent Northeast India and China, with a distinctive black breast patch, thick yellow bill, and rufous wings. It inhabits dense tall grasses and elephant grass along river valleys and forest edges. Grassland degradation and drainage of wetlands pose the main threats to this species.