Black-headed Greenfinch
NameBlack-headed Greenfinch
Common NameBlack-headed Greenfinch
Scientific NameChloris ambigua
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)25.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, bright olive-green upperparts, and yellowish-green underparts. The wings feature prominent yellow patches, and the tail has yellow at the base of the outer feathers. Females are generally duller with a less intense black head.
Vocalization / CallIts call is often described as a distinctive, somewhat nasal 'tswee-ee' or 'churr', which can be incorporated into a more complex song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresblack head, olive-green body, yellow wing patches, stout conical bill
Description
A small, robust finch characterized by its striking black head contrasting with an olive-green body. It typically forages in small flocks, feeding primarily on seeds and occasionally insects.
