Black-throated parrotbill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black-throated parrotbill |
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| Paradoxornis nipalensis humii from Pangolakha WLS, Sikkim, India | |
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Suthora
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nipalensis
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Paradoxornis nipalensis |
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The black-throated parrotbill (scientific name: Suthora nipalensis) is a small, cute bird. It's part of a group of birds called parrotbills. These birds are known for their short, thick beaks that look a bit like a parrot's beak.
Scientists used to think this bird belonged to other bird families, like the Old World babblers. But now, most experts agree it belongs to its own special family called Paradoxornithidae. This family includes other parrotbills too.
Where Do They Live?
Black-throated parrotbills live in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent. You can find them mainly in the central and eastern Himalayas mountains. They also live in nearby areas of Southeast Asia.
Countries They Call Home
These birds make their homes in several countries. This includes Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Tibet, and Vietnam.
Their Favorite Places
They love to live in forests that are warm and wet. These are often montane forests, which means forests found on mountainsides. They prefer places that are subtropical or tropical, where it's usually warm all year round.
Gallery
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Paradoxornis nipalensis humii from Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim
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Paradoxornis nipalensis poliotis from Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh
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Paradoxornis nipalensis humii from Neora Valley National Park in West Bengal
