Vietnamese Greenfinch
NameVietnamese Greenfinch
Common NameVietnamese Greenfinch
Scientific NameChloris monguilloti
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a glossy black head, throat, and upperparts, highlighted by a bright yellow collar extending to the nape and sides of the neck. The underparts are predominantly black with yellow flanks and vent, while the wings and tail are black with prominent yellow patches. Females are generally duller with more olive-brown tones and less extensive yellow. The bill is pale and conical.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of typical finch-like twittering and trilling calls, often described as a 'tswee-ee' or 'churrr'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia.
Identifying Featuresblack head, bright yellow collar, yellow wing patches, pale conical bill, small finch size
Description
A small, striking finch characterized by its contrasting glossy black and bright yellow plumage. This species typically forages for seeds in open woodlands and cultivated areas, often seen in small flocks.
