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Grey-headed Parrotbill
Paradoxornis gularis
Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis) 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 Paradoxornis
- Species gularis
Quick facts
- Family
- Paradoxornithidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis) is a member of the Paradoxornithidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Himalayas to n Vietnam.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2 million km².
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Grey-headed Parrotbill live?
The Grey-headed Parrotbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Himalayas to n Vietnam.
What family does the Grey-headed Parrotbill belong to?
The Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis) belongs to the Paradoxornithidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Grey-headed 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.
How large is the Grey-headed Parrotbill's range?
The Grey-headed Parrotbill has a mapped global range of about 2 million km².
Conservation
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