Details for Record 203454

Page: Vinous-throated Parrotbill (Suthora webbiana)

Date: 9/28/2005 2005/09/28

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State: KR-11

Country: South Korea

Links:
eBird checklist #S6499453

A Vinous-throated Parrotbill along the Han River in South Korea (9/28/2005).

A Vinous-throated Parrotbill along the Han River in South Korea (9/28/2005).

A Vinous-throated Parrotbill along the Han River in South Korea (9/28/2005).

Vinous-throated Parrotbill in South Korea (9/28/2005). This tiny, unique, and very social species is abundant on the Korean Peninsula. As interesting as their name is (vinous: Related
to or having the color of wine), I think they should just change the name to "Monkey Bird" (Wonsungyisae).