Ashy-throated Parrotbill vs Grey-hooded Parrotbill
Suthora alphonsiana compared with Suthora zappeyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy-throated Parrotbill | Grey-hooded Parrotbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Suthora alphonsiana | Suthora zappeyi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paradoxornithidae | Paradoxornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 8.78 g (0.31 oz) | 9.5 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy-throated Parrotbill
Vulnerable
Grey-hooded 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.