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'''Alternative names: Ashy-eared Parrotbill; Nepal Parrotbill; Orange Parrotbill; Orange Suthora''' | '''Alternative names: Ashy-eared Parrotbill; Nepal Parrotbill; Orange Parrotbill; Orange Suthora''' | ||
+ | [[Image:BLACK-THROATED-PARROTBILL-4.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Rajkumar+Das|Rajkumar Das}}<br />Mishmi Hill, Arunachal Pradesh, [[India]], September 2017]] | ||
;[[:Category:Suthora|Suthora]] nipalensis | ;[[:Category:Suthora|Suthora]] nipalensis | ||
'''Includes Grey-capped Parrotbill; Orange-eared Parrotbill; Grey-breasted Parrotbill; Buff-breasted Parrotbill and Black-eared Parrotbill'''<br /> | '''Includes Grey-capped Parrotbill; Orange-eared Parrotbill; Grey-breasted Parrotbill; Buff-breasted Parrotbill and Black-eared Parrotbill'''<br /> | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
− | + | 11·5 cm (4½ in). A very variable, tiny parrotbill. | |
* Tiny, blackish bill | * Tiny, blackish bill | ||
* Black lateral crown stripe and throat-patch | * Black lateral crown stripe and throat-patch | ||
* White face, short brow and moustache | * White face, short brow and moustache | ||
* Warm brown above | * Warm brown above | ||
− | * Mostly orange-rufous wings and tail with silvery and black wing- | + | * Mostly orange-rufous wings and tail with silvery and black wing-slashes |
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+ | Sexes similar. Juveniles have a smaller and paler bill and a smaller and duller throat-patch | ||
+ | ====Variations==== | ||
* Grey-capped Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with grey crown and cheek and bright rufous-buff breast and flanks | * Grey-capped Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with grey crown and cheek and bright rufous-buff breast and flanks | ||
− | * Orange-eared Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with orange-rufous ear-coverts | + | * Orange-eared Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with orange-rufous ear-[[Topography#General Anatomy|coverts]] |
* Grey-breasted Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with rufous crown and grey underparts | * Grey-breasted Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with rufous crown and grey underparts | ||
− | * Buff-breasted Parrotbill (see taxonomy) | + | * Buff-breasted Parrotbill (see taxonomy) like Grey-capped with buff breast but with rufous crown |
* Black-eared Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with black ear-coverts, rufous crown, whitish underparts with buff flanks | * Black-eared Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with black ear-coverts, rufous crown, whitish underparts with buff flanks | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Found from north [[India]] east along the [[Himalayas]] to [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], northeast [[India]], parts of [[Burma]], south [[China]] (Yunnan), north [[Thailand]], [[Laos]] and [[Vietnam]].<br /> | Found from north [[India]] east along the [[Himalayas]] to [[Nepal]], [[Bhutan]], northeast [[India]], parts of [[Burma]], south [[China]] (Yunnan), north [[Thailand]], [[Laos]] and [[Vietnam]].<br /> | ||
Common in parts of its range. Generally more common in the Himalayas than in the east of range. | Common in parts of its range. Generally more common in the Himalayas than in the east of range. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | This species was formerly placed in the genus ''[[:Category:Paradoxornis|Paradoxornis]]''.<br /> | ||
+ | It was also considered [[Dictionary_A-C#C|conspecific]] with [[Golden Parrotbill]]. | ||
+ | ====Subspecies==== | ||
9 to 10 subspecies recognized which are sometimes split into 5 full species: | 9 to 10 subspecies recognized which are sometimes split into 5 full species: | ||
* ''Suthora nipalensis'' - '''Black-throated Parrotbill''' | * ''Suthora nipalensis'' - '''Black-throated Parrotbill''' | ||
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** ''S. n. beaulieui'' in northeast [[Thailand]], north and central [[Laos]] and north [[Vietnam]] | ** ''S. n. beaulieui'' in northeast [[Thailand]], north and central [[Laos]] and north [[Vietnam]] | ||
** ''S. n. kamoli'' in south [[Laos]] and [[Vietnam]] | ** ''S. n. kamoli'' in south [[Laos]] and [[Vietnam]] | ||
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The different checklists don't agree on the taxonomy. Clements doesn't listen ''garhwalensis'' and has ''crocotius'' (or ''crocotia'') in the ''nipalenis'' group.<br /> | The different checklists don't agree on the taxonomy. Clements doesn't listen ''garhwalensis'' and has ''crocotius'' (or ''crocotia'') in the ''nipalenis'' group.<br /> | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Bamboo and undergrowth in broadleaf evergreen, oak, rhododendron or mixed deciduous forest. Occurs at 1525 - 3300 in the [[India]]n Subcontinent, 1200 - 2650m in southeast [[Asia]]. | Bamboo and undergrowth in broadleaf evergreen, oak, rhododendron or mixed deciduous forest. Occurs at 1525 - 3300 in the [[India]]n Subcontinent, 1200 - 2650m in southeast [[Asia]]. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
+ | ====Diet==== | ||
Feeds on small insects, bamboo buds, bits of bamboo and grass seeds.<br /> | Feeds on small insects, bamboo buds, bits of bamboo and grass seeds.<br /> | ||
− | Usually seen in groups of 3 to 40 or more birds, often associated with other species like [[:Category:Timaliidae|babblers]]. Flocks are moving very fast. | + | Usually seen in groups of 3 to 40 or more birds, often associated with other species like [[:Category:Timaliidae|babblers]]. Flocks are moving very fast. |
− | Breeding season from March to July. The nest is a tiny cup-shaped structure made of bamboo leaves and fine grasses. It's placed close to the ground in a cluster of twigs, bamboo or a thick bush. Lays 2 - 4 eggs. | + | ====Breeding==== |
+ | Breeding season from March to July. The nest is a tiny cup-shaped structure made of bamboo leaves and fine grasses. It's placed close to the ground in a cluster of twigs, bamboo or a thick bush. Lays 2 - 4 eggs. | ||
+ | ====Movements==== | ||
Residents species with some altitudinal movements in cold winters. | Residents species with some altitudinal movements in cold winters. | ||
+ | ==Gallery== | ||
+ | Click on photo for larger image | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Image:Black-throated_Parrotbill.jpg|thumb|Photo by {{user|James+Eaton|James Eaton}}<br />Mt Victoria, [[Burma]], February 2011 <!--EDITORS: this image does not appear in the Gallery--> | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 00:25, 2 January 2018
Alternative names: Ashy-eared Parrotbill; Nepal Parrotbill; Orange Parrotbill; Orange Suthora
- Suthora nipalensis
Includes Grey-capped Parrotbill; Orange-eared Parrotbill; Grey-breasted Parrotbill; Buff-breasted Parrotbill and Black-eared Parrotbill
Identification
11·5 cm (4½ in). A very variable, tiny parrotbill.
- Tiny, blackish bill
- Black lateral crown stripe and throat-patch
- White face, short brow and moustache
- Warm brown above
- Mostly orange-rufous wings and tail with silvery and black wing-slashes
Sexes similar. Juveniles have a smaller and paler bill and a smaller and duller throat-patch
Variations
- Grey-capped Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with grey crown and cheek and bright rufous-buff breast and flanks
- Orange-eared Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with orange-rufous ear-coverts
- Grey-breasted Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with rufous crown and grey underparts
- Buff-breasted Parrotbill (see taxonomy) like Grey-capped with buff breast but with rufous crown
- Black-eared Parrotbill (see taxonomy) with black ear-coverts, rufous crown, whitish underparts with buff flanks
Distribution
Found from north India east along the Himalayas to Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India, parts of Burma, south China (Yunnan), north Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Common in parts of its range. Generally more common in the Himalayas than in the east of range.
Taxonomy
This species was formerly placed in the genus Paradoxornis.
It was also considered conspecific with Golden Parrotbill.
Subspecies
9 to 10 subspecies recognized which are sometimes split into 5 full species:
- Suthora nipalensis - Black-throated Parrotbill
- Suthora humii - Orange-eared Parrotbill
- Suthora poliotis - Grey-breasted Parrotbill
- Suthora ripponi - Buff-breasted Parrotbill
- Suthora beaulieui - Black-eared Parrotbill
The different checklists don't agree on the taxonomy. Clements doesn't listen garhwalensis and has crocotius (or crocotia) in the nipalenis group.
Habitat
Bamboo and undergrowth in broadleaf evergreen, oak, rhododendron or mixed deciduous forest. Occurs at 1525 - 3300 in the Indian Subcontinent, 1200 - 2650m in southeast Asia.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on small insects, bamboo buds, bits of bamboo and grass seeds.
Usually seen in groups of 3 to 40 or more birds, often associated with other species like babblers. Flocks are moving very fast.
Breeding
Breeding season from March to July. The nest is a tiny cup-shaped structure made of bamboo leaves and fine grasses. It's placed close to the ground in a cluster of twigs, bamboo or a thick bush. Lays 2 - 4 eggs.
Movements
Residents species with some altitudinal movements in cold winters.
Gallery
Click on photo for larger image
Photo by James Eaton
Mt Victoria, Burma, February 2011
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2008. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 13: Penduline-tits to Shrikes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553453
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
- Gill, F. and Donsker, D. (Eds). 2017. IOC World Bird Names (version 7.3). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-throated Parrotbill. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 20 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-throated_Parrotbill