Green-faced Parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies)

Other Names (World)
Green-faced Parrotfinch, Green Parrotfinch, Manila Parrotfinch

Family
Estrildidae (Waxbills)

Size
12 - 13 cm

First Described (Guide)
Hachisuka & Delacour, 1937

Habitat
Forest edges, including degraded areas, savanna. From sea-level - 1,000 m or more.

Range (Guide)

Philippines (B) (NB).

Philippines: Luzon, Panay, Negros and Cebu.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction, with loss of bamboo stands, is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Usually solitary and sedentary, but occasionally flocks of up to 35.

Food
Bamboo seeds.

Voice
A series of high-pitched, chattering and grating notes. A short, high-pitched 'tsit tsit' uttered in contact.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Has been thought to form a superspecies with Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina).

Similar Species
Tawny-breasted Parrotfinch (Erythrura hyperythra) which is smaller, has a shorter green tail and buff underparts.

References
See References.

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