About the Green Avadavat
The green avadavat or green munia is a species of Estrildid finch with green and yellow on the body, a bright red bill and black "zebra stripes" on the flanks. They are endemic to the Indian subcontinent and were formerly popular as cagebirds. The name "avadavat" is a corruption of the name the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, which was a centre of bird trade. They have a restricted distribution and populations are threatened by the bird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Amandava formosa |
| Species Codes | grnava1, GRAV |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Avadavat belong to?
The Green Avadavat (Amandava formosa) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Green Avadavat?
The Green Avadavat is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Green Avadavat?
The green avadavat or green munia is a species of Estrildid finch with green and yellow on the body, a bright red bill and black \"zebra stripes\" on the flanks. They are endemic to the Indian subcontinent and were formerly popular as cagebirds. The name \"avadavat\" is a corruption of the name the city...
Where can I report a Green Avadavat sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Avadavat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnava1, or on iNaturalist.
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