Red-eared parrotfinch
| Red-eared parrotfinch | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Estrildidae |
| Genus: | Erythrura |
| Species: | E. coloria
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| Binomial name | |
| Erythrura coloria | |
The red-eared parrotfinch (Erythrura coloria) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines.
Habitats[edit]
The species inhabits forest understorey and edge, second growth and grassy clearings at altitude over 1,000 m. The IUCN has classified the species as being of Least Concern.
Characteristics[edit]
The red-eared parrotfinch is probably present on every mountain in central Mindanao. It is a very unobtrusive and secretive bird. And its high-pitched call is easily overlooked. Its voice, however, is not uncommon at Kitanglad. Unlike the green-faced parrotfinch (E. viridifacies), it does not appear to be strongly dependent on bamboo, and is therefore less irruptive, unpredictable and vulnerable than that species.
References[edit]
- ^ BirdLife International (2020). "Erythrura coloria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T22719716A179073563. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22719716A179073563.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
External links[edit]
- Species factsheet - BirdLife International
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