Eye-ringed Parrotbill

Eye-ringed Parrotbill

Suthora ricketti

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Sylviidae

About

The eye-ringed parrotbill, also known as the Yunnan parrotbill, is a species of bird in the parrotbill family Paradoxornithidae. This 10 cm long parrotbill is endemic to China, breeding in northwest Yunnan.

Fun Fact

It was formerly considered conspecific with the brown-winged parrotbill Suthora brunnea, (sometimes the vinous-throated parrotbill, Suthora webbiana), but more recent studies have found it to be a distinct species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to China, breeding in northwest Yunnan.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance