Red-eared Parrotfinch

The species inhabits forest understorey and edge, second growth and grassy clearings at altitude over 1,000 m. The status of the species is evaluated as Near Threatened.

The Red-eared Parrotfinch is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Red-eared Parrotfinch Erythrura coloria is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines. Habitats - The species inhabits forest understorey and edge, second growth and grassy clearings at altitude over 1,000 m. The status of the species is evaluated as Near Threatened. Characteristics - The Red-eared Parrotfinch is probably being present on every mountain in central Mindanao. More

Information on the red-eared parrotfinch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly. Authentication - This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk References - 1. IUCN Red List (March, 2009) http://www.iucnredlist. More

Red-eared Parrotfinch / Birding2asia Mountain Shrike / Birding2asia Red-eared Parrotfinch More

Red-eared Parrotfinch which we barely glimpsed. The next morning we had a few hours birding on the mountain before leaving and picked up several new birds. Open areas produced an elusive Red-eared Parrotfinch feeding in their favoured sunflowers along with Olive-capped Flowerpecker, Buzzing Flowerpecker and Grey-hooded Sunbird. In a nice forest patch we found a Blue-capped Wood Kingfisher calling from far down the slope below. More

The Red-eared Parrotfinch is a native of the mountainous areas of the Philippines. Birds with normal color have a plumage of a bright green color throughout the body part. The tail is red, his face blue with a red crescent positioned at the back of the eye. It feeds on seeds of canary seed, millet, white, panic, and niger seed lawns. Its reproduction occurs during our winter, with temperatures around 20 degrees. More