Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
NamePin-tailed Parrotfinch
Common NamePin-tailed Parrotfinch
Scientific NameErythrura prasina
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright blue face, green upperparts, an orange breast and belly, and a red rump. Their most distinctive feature is the long, pointed, red central tail feathers. Females are duller, with a green head and upperparts, a yellowish-brown belly, and a red rump, with a shorter, less pointed tail.
Vocalization / CallSoft, high-pitched 'tsit' or 'tseep' calls, often given in flight or while foraging. Their song is a series of soft, warbling notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesVibrant multi-colored plumage (male), Long, pointed red central tail feathers (male), Blue face (male), Green upperparts, Orange breast and belly (male), Small size
Description
This small, vibrant finch is known for its striking plumage, particularly the male with its blue face, green body, orange breast, and red rump. They are typically found foraging for seeds, especially bamboo seeds, in forest and bamboo thickets.
