Fiji Parrotfinch
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Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies

Fiji Parrotfinch

Erythrura pealii

LCLeast Concern Endemic to Fiji
Family
Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The Fiji parrotfinch (Erythrura pealii) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to Fiji that was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the red-headed parrotfinch. This parrotfinch is a small, mainly green bird with a red head and tail and a stubby dark grey bill. It is found in both forested and open habitats, and has adapted well to man-made environments such as grasslands, pasture and gardens. Pairs have a courtship display in which they fly above the trees in an undulating flight, calling constantly.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Range and habitat

Fiji (Viti Levu, Kadavu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni).

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.