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