Golden Parrotbill
A species of Small Yellowish Parrotbills Scientific name : Suthora verreauxi Genus : Small Yellowish Parrotbills
Golden Parrotbill, A species of Small Yellowish Parrotbills
Botanical name: Suthora verreauxi
Genus: Small Yellowish Parrotbills
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The golden parrotbill (Suthora verreauxi) is a species of parrotbill in the family Sylviidae. It is found in China, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Its scientific name commemorates French ornithologist and collector Jules Verreaux.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Golden Parrotbill's diet consists of larvae, small beetles, and seeds, often foraging in pairs or small groups and sometimes joining mixed flocks with laughingthrushes for feeding.
Habitat
The golden Parrotbill occupies habitats such as the margins of broadleaf evergreen forests and areas within hemlock forests where Arundinaria bamboo is prevalent. This species is native to Southeast Asia, typically inhabiting bamboo-rich regions that form part of or are adjacent to temperate forest ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson