Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
Erythrura prasina
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusErythrura (Parrotfinches)
- SpeciesErythrura prasina (Pin-tailed Parrotfinch)
About the Pin-tailed Parrotfinch
The pin-tailed parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) 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.
It is found in subtropical/tropical in both montane and lowland moist forest, and is also found in bamboo thickets and rice plantations. Flocks of this species can do great damage to rice crops, and in parts of its range it is classed as a pest. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern. It is a popular cage bird.
On August 2, 2007, scientists on an expedition to the upper ranges of Mount Mantalingahan in southern Palawan province in the Philippines announced the discovery, with other animals, of the pin-tailed parrot finch, according to Dr. Lawrence Heaney, a biologist from the Chicago Field Museum.
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Recent sightings of Pin-tailed Parrotfinch in Khao Yai National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pin-tailed Parrotfinch in Khao Yai National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pin-tailed Parrotfinch sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 67 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pin-tailed Parrotfinch in Khao Yai National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Pin-tailed Parrotfinch in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.