About the Royal Parrotfinch
The royal parrotfinch is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. It is found commonly at mid-altitudes on the larger islands such as Espiritu Santo, above 300 m., but it also can be found at small sea-level islands in fruiting figs in forest edge in Emae and Tongoa. This species is usually found in singles, pairs or small groups feeding on figs in the forest canopy.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Erythrura cyaneovirens |
| Species Codes | roypar1, ROPA, RHPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Royal Parrotfinch belong to?
The Royal Parrotfinch (Erythrura cyaneovirens) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Royal Parrotfinch?
The royal parrotfinch is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. It is found commonly at mid-altitudes on the larger islands such as Espiritu Santo, above 300 m., but it also can be found at small sea-level islands in fruiting figs in forest edge in Emae and Tongo...
Where can I report a Royal Parrotfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Royal Parrotfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roypar1, or on iNaturalist.
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