Tawny-breasted Parrotfinch
NameTawny-breasted Parrotfinch
Common NameTawny-breasted Parrotfinch
Scientific NameErythrura hyperythra
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts, including the back and wings, are bright green. The face, throat, and breast are a rich tawny-rufous. The belly is duller brown or olive-brown, and the rump and uppertail-coverts are red, with a short, pointed red tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often given in flight or while foraging. The song is a quiet, warbling series of notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in scattered populations across Southeast Asia, including parts of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, and Luzon in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresbright green upperparts, tawny-rufous face and breast, red rump and tail, small size, finch-like bill
Description
This small, stocky parrotfinch is characterized by its vibrant green upperparts and a distinctive tawny-rufous breast and face. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often in montane forests, feeding primarily on seeds.
