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Ashy-throated Parrotbill
Suthora alphonsiana
Ashy-throated Parrotbill (Suthora alphonsiana) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Ashy-throated Parrotbill (Suthora alphonsiana) is a member of the Paradoxornithidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Paradoxornithidae Parrotbills & Allies
- Genus Suthora
- Species alphonsiana
Quick facts
- Family
- Paradoxornithidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Ashy-throated Parrotbill (Suthora alphonsiana) is a species of bird in the Paradoxornithidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR China.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ashy-throated Parrotbill live?
The Ashy-throated Parrotbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR China.
What family does the Ashy-throated Parrotbill belong to?
The Ashy-throated Parrotbill (Suthora alphonsiana) belongs to the Paradoxornithidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Ashy-throated Parrotbill endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
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