Green-faced Parrotfinch
Erythrura viridifacies
The Green-faced Parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found only in the Philippines, weighing about 14 g. The green-faced parrotfinch is a rare species of estrildid finch found in northern Philippines, on Luzon, Mindoro, Panay, Negros and Cebu islands.
About the Green-faced Parrotfinch
The green-faced parrotfinch is a rare species of estrildid finch found in northern Philippines, on Luzon, Mindoro, Panay, Negros and Cebu islands. It is an elusive and nomadic bird with mostly green plummage with a bright red vent and tail, rarely seen but large flocks of up to 1,000 birds have been reported feeding on bamboo flowers. Its local name is mayang-kawayan in Tagalog which roughly translates to bamboo sparrow due to its association with bamboo flowering.
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How to identify it
The green-faced parrotfinch is approximately 12–13 centimetres (4.7–5.1 in) long. This species green plumage except for its bright red uppertail-coverts and tail and darker fringes to the primaries. It has a long pointed tail. The female is slightly shorter and shows buff on the lower belly and vent. Both sexes have a large, dark bill. The green-faced parrotfinch makes a short, high-pitched tsit tsit, chattering and grating notes.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, May, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Green-faced Parrotfinch?
- The green-faced parrotfinch is approximately 12–13 centimetres (4.7–5.1 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Green-faced Parrotfinch?
- The Green-faced Parrotfinch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Green-faced Parrotfinch?
- The Green-faced Parrotfinch is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Green-faced Parrotfinch?
- The Green-faced Parrotfinch is most easily confused with the Pink-billed Parrotfinch, the Papuan Parrotfinch and the Tricolored Parrotfinch.
- Is the Green-faced Parrotfinch endangered?
- The Green-faced Parrotfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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