Green-faced parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies)

[dolina]

Green-faced parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies) by alabang, on Flickr

The green-faced parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies) is a species of estrildid finch found in northern Philippines, around Luzon, Negros and Panay.

The green-faced parrotfinch is approximately 12–13 cm 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.

It inhabits tropical moist forest (including degraded areas), forest edge and even savannah, often above 1,000 m, but is occasionally found in the lowlands. It is usually found together with flowering or seeding bamboos, which are its food supply.

This species is threatened by deforestation which removes its food supply (bamboo seeds). The cage-bird trade has also affected its population as large numbers of green-faced parrotfinch in many districts of Manila have been caught and exported to the United States.

Source: Green-faced parrotfinch - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Location: Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

 

[DarkShadow]

Nice shot of a beautiful bird.Thanks for the informative info on the species.

 

[Kev Richards]

Great shot, very informative too. love how the red tail is highlighted.

 

[dolina]

Thank you Ted, DarkShadow, Kev

 

[WesternGuy]

Very nice - love the colour! I must admit to being a bit jealous of folks in the tropics with so many colourful birds to photograph.

WesternGuy

 

[dolina]

Thanks WesternGuy

 

[FITBMX]

Great sharp photo, and great info!

 

[bribrius]

i too like that you took the time to give us some details with the write up. Nice photo.