Fiji Parrotfinch

Erythrura pealii Hartlaub, 1852

10 cmLength12 gWeight

The Fiji parrotfinch (Erythrura pealii) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Fiji that was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the red-headed parrotfinch.

Busiest months: August · Most records: Fiji

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Fiji Parrotfinch has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Denarau IslandFiji92 records
Port DenarauFiji88 records
Taveuni – Des Voeux PeakFiji82 records

More places

Colo-I-Suva Forest ParkFiji82 records
Nadi International AirportFiji77 records
Garden of the Sleeping GiantFiji70 records
Des Veoux Peak – Mount ManukaFiji43 records
Savura Creek – WaterButt to ReservoirFiji35 records
Nakobelevu – Waterbutt to PylonFiji33 records
Colo-i-Suva Rainforest LodgeFiji23 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Fiji

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Fiji parrotfinch (Erythrura pealii) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Fiji that was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the red-headed parrotfinch. This parrotfinch is a small, mainly green bird with a red head and tail and a stubby dark grey bill. It is found in both forested and open habitats, and has adapted well to man-made environments such as grasslands, pasture and gardens.

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Questions

How big is the Fiji Parrotfinch?

The Fiji Parrotfinch is about 10 cm long and weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Fiji Parrotfinch live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu (northern, western Fiji, southwestern Polynesia). It is most often recorded in Fiji.