Difference between Rufous-headed Parrotbill and Short-tailed Parrotbill in Vietnam

Both these two birds could have brownish head, rufous head or reddish brown head.

The difference between Rufous-headed Parrotbill and Short-tailed Parrotbill in Vietnam:

1/ Rufous-headed parrotbill (Paradoxornis bakeri), or greater rufous-headed parrotbill,

- Longer tail length per body;

- Whitish or beighe throat

2/ Short-tailed parrotbill (Suthora davidiana)

- Shorter tail length per body;

- Black throat