Great Parrotbill
Paradoxornis aemodius
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Parrotbills and Allies (Paradoxornithidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The great parrotbill (Paradoxornis aemodius) is a bird species the Paradoxornithidae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. It was previously placed in a monotypic genus, the Conostoma.
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Range and habitat
Bamboo forest of western Nepal to southeastern Tibet, southern China, and northeastern Myanmar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Great parrotbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
