About the Brown Parrotbill
The brown parrotbill is a parrotbill found in the central and eastern Himalayas. It is also known as the brown suthora. This is a 17–19 cm (6.7–7.5 in) long grey-brown bird with a long tail and a characteristic small, yellowish, parrot-like bill. A dark stripe runs above the eyes and along the sides of the crown. The bird moves in small groups and will sometimes join mixed species foraging flocks. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Parrotbills (Paradoxornithidae) |
| Species | Paradoxornis unicolor |
| Species Codes | bropar1, BRPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Parrotbill belong to?
The Brown Parrotbill (Paradoxornis unicolor) belongs to the Parrotbills family (Paradoxornithidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Parrotbill?
The brown parrotbill is a parrotbill found in the central and eastern Himalayas. It is also known as the brown suthora. This is a 17–19 cm (6.7–7.5 in) long grey-brown bird with a long tail and a characteristic small, yellowish, parrot-like bill. A dark stripe runs above the eyes and along the sides...
Where can I report a Brown Parrotbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Parrotbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bropar1, or on iNaturalist.
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