Black-breasted Parrotbill
Paradoxornis flavirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="paradoxornis-flavirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-breasted Parrotbill (Paradoxornis flavirostris) is a bird species in the family Paradoxornithidae, within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 26 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 17,6 cm | 6.9 in |
| Peso | 26,0 g | 0.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Paradoxornithidae |
| Genus | Paradoxornis |
| Especies | Paradoxornis flavirostris |
Distribution
Black-breasted Parrotbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Paradoxornithidae family