About the Vietnamese Greenfinch
The Vietnamese greenfinch is a small passerine bird in the family Fringillidae. It is found only in Đà Lạt Plateau of southern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is open montane pine forest and scrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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The Vietnamese greenfinch is 13.5 to 14 cm (5.3 to 5.5 in) in length and weighs between 15 and 16 g (0.53 and 0.56 oz). It has a large conical bill, a black head and a narrow bright yellow collar. The plumage of the female is similar to that of the male but is less brightly coloured.
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Where the Vietnamese Greenfinch lives
When to see the Vietnamese Greenfinch
Peak activity in January · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-headed GreenfinchChloris ambiguaThe black-headed greenfinch is a small passerine bird in the family Fringillidae.
Yellow-breasted GreenfinchChloris spinoidesThe yellow-breasted greenfinch is 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) in length and weighs between 15 and 21 g (0.53 and 0.74 oz).
Oriental GreenfinchChloris sinicaThe Oriental greenfinch is a medium-sized finch 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) in length, with a strong bill and a short slightly forked tail.
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