Tricolored Parrotfinch
Erythrura tricolor
The Tricolored Parrotfinch (Erythrura tricolor) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 14 g. The tricolored parrotfinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Timor and the southern Moluccas.
About the Tricolored Parrotfinch
The tricolored parrotfinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Timor and the southern Moluccas. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Indonesia.
When to see it
Best months: August, October, November, with peak activity in November. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Tricolored Parrotfinch look like?
- The tricolored parrotfinch is a species of estrildid finch found in Timor and the southern Moluccas.
- How big is a Tricolored Parrotfinch?
- The Tricolored Parrotfinch is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Tricolored Parrotfinch?
- The Tricolored Parrotfinch occurs in 2 countries, including Timor-Leste.
- What birds look similar to a Tricolored Parrotfinch?
- The Tricolored Parrotfinch is most easily confused with the Pink-billed Parrotfinch, the Green-faced Parrotfinch and the Papuan Parrotfinch.
- Is the Tricolored Parrotfinch endangered?
- The Tricolored Parrotfinch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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