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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Erythrura viridifacies |
| Species Codes | grfpar1, GFPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-faced Parrotfinch belong to?
The Green-faced Parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Green-faced Parrotfinch?
The Green-faced Parrotfinch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify 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...
Where can I report a Green-faced Parrotfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-faced Parrotfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grfpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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