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Red Headed Parrot Finch

About Red Headed Parrot Finch

The Red Headed Parrot Finch (Erythrura cyaneovirens) is a small, colourful passerine bird belonging to the genus Erythrura in the family Estrildidae, the Estrildid finches. They occur from South-east Asia to New Guinea, and many Pacific Islands. They inhabit forest, bamboo thickets and grassland and some can be found in man-made habitats such as farmland, parks and gardens.

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Habitat

Samoan Islands

Primary Diet

Grass seeds, small insects

Life span - wild

7 years

Life span - captivity

7 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

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Images

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