Female © Forest Botial-Jarvis
Adult © Bruce Mast
Male © Khaleb Yordan
Male © John C. Mittermeier

Tawny-breasted Parrotfinch Erythrura hyperythra

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Identification

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Despite its exquisite coloration, this tiny finch is reclusive, generally uncommon, and seldom observed. Note emerald-green back and orange extending from the face down to the upper belly. Sky-blue forehead patch is much larger and brighter in males than females. Found in highland forests and forest edge; often associated with bamboo thickets.

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