Papuan Parrotfinch

Erythrura papuana

Least Concern

The Papuan Parrotfinch is a small seed-eating finch of New Guinea and nearby islands. It moves through grasses, reeds, scrub, farmland, or open woodland in pairs and flocks, taking grass seeds and small insects. Many estrildids build domed grass nests and give soft contact calls.

Family

Estrildidae

Group

Estrildids

Range

Papuan Parrotfinch Range — Resident or seasonal range in New Guinea and nearby islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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