About the Papuan Parrotfinch
The Papuan parrotfinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 50,000 to 100,000 km2. There is some doubt as to whether this species and the blue-faced parrotfinch are conspecific.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Erythrura papuana |
| Species Codes | pappar1, PAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Parrotfinch belong to?
The Papuan Parrotfinch (Erythrura papuana) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Parrotfinch?
The Papuan parrotfinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 50,000 to 100,000 km2. There is some doubt as to whether this species and the blue-faced parrotfinch are conspecific....
Where can I report a Papuan Parrotfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Parrotfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pappar1, or on iNaturalist.
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