Royal Parrotfinch (Erythrura regia)
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Royal Parrotfinch

Erythrura regia (Sclater, PL, 1881)

11 cmLength13 gWeight

The royal parrotfinch (Erythrura regia) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The royal parrotfinch (Erythrura regia) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. It is found commonly at mid-altitudes on the larger islands such as Espiritu Santo, above 300 m., but it also can be found at small sea-level islands in fruiting figs in forest edge in Emae and Tongoa. This species is usually found in singles, pairs or small groups feeding on figs in the forest canopy.

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Questions

How big is the Royal Parrotfinch?

The Royal Parrotfinch is about 11 cm long and weighs around 13 g.

Where does the Royal Parrotfinch live?

Its breeding range: Pacific Ocean: Vanuatu, including southern Banks Islands.

What does the Royal Parrotfinch eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Royal Parrotfinch in?

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

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
13 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Pacific Ocean: Vanuatu, including southern Banks Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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Royal Parrotfinch

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