Black-headed Parrotbill
Paradoxornis margaritae
Black-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis margaritae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Black-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis margaritae) is a member of the Paradoxornithidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Paradoxornithidae Parrotbills & Allies
- Genus Paradoxornis
- Species margaritae
Quick facts
- Family
- Paradoxornithidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Black-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis margaritae) belongs to the Paradoxornithidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Vietnam.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 6,360 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Black-headed Parrotbill live?
The Black-headed Parrotbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Vietnam.
What family does the Black-headed Parrotbill belong to?
The Black-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis margaritae) belongs to the Paradoxornithidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Black-headed Parrotbill endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Black-headed Parrotbill's range?
The Black-headed Parrotbill has a mapped global range of about 6,360 km².
Conservation
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