Red-eared Parrotfinch (Erythrura coloria)
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Red-eared Parrotfinch

Erythrura coloria Ripley & Rabor, 1961

11 gWeight

The red-eared parrotfinch (Erythrura coloria) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Red-eared Parrotfinch has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines134 records
  2. Lake HolonPhilippines97 records
  3. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines94 records
More places
  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines68 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines38 records
  3. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 red-eared parrotfinch (Erythrura coloria) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines. It's known for its striking plumage of a green body, a blue face and the eponymous red-ear. It is found in tropical montane forest above 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) above sea level.

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Questions

How big is the Red-eared Parrotfinch?

The Red-eared Parrotfinch weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Red-eared Parrotfinch live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Red-eared Parrotfinch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Red-eared Parrotfinch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Red-eared Parrotfinch as Least Concern.

What does the Red-eared Parrotfinch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Red-eared Parrotfinch in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
54 mm
Tail
33 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Erythrura

Other birds in the genus Erythrura

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Red-eared Parrotfinch

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