The pale billed parrotbill tends to be about 14-15 centimeters in height, and are recognized due to their fatter appearance, short tail, and color scheme.

The pale billed parrotbill is found near bamboo or evergreen forests with tall grass in altitudes ranging anywhere from 215 to 2100 meters.

They are often spotted in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand in subtropical or tropical moist lowland regions.

When in flocks these birds create a symphony of sounds which can serve as a mechanism for communicating as a big group making it easier for individuals to stay connected in a dense forest.

The pale billed parrotbill is an omnivore that feeds on small seeds, fruits, nectar, beetles, grasshoppers, and spiders.