Red-throated parrotfinch
The red-throated parrotfinch (Erythrura psittacea) is a species of estrildid finch found in New Caledonia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Estrildidae |
| Genus: | Erythrura |
| Species: | E. psittacea |
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| Erythrura psittacea (Gmelin, 1789) | |
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It is found in both subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and shrubland habitats. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
References
- BirdLife International (2018). "Erythrura psittacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22719725A131997151. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22719725A131997151.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- Species factsheet - BirdLife International
- Species profile - Finch Information Center
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