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Great Parrotbill

Paradoxornis aemodius

Great Parrotbill (Paradoxornis aemodius) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Great Parrotbill (Paradoxornis aemodius) is a member of the Paradoxornithidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Paradoxornithidae Parrotbills & Allies
  4. Genus Paradoxornis
  5. Species aemodius

Where it lives

Himalayas, northeastern Myanmar to central China

Quick facts

Biology & behaviour

The Great Parrotbill (Paradoxornis aemodius) is a species of bird in the family Parrotbills & allies (Paradoxornithidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its breeding range covers OR Himalayas, ne Myanmar to c China.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Great Parrotbill — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

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