About the Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
The pin-tailed parrotfinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Thailand and China. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10,000,000 km2.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Erythrura prasina |
| Species Codes | pitpar1, PTPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pin-tailed Parrotfinch belong to?
The Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pin-tailed Parrotfinch?
The pin-tailed parrotfinch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, Thailand and China. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10,000,000 km2....
Where can I report a Pin-tailed Parrotfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Pin-tailed Parrotfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pitpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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