Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies
Fiji Parrotfinch
Erythrura pealii
- 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.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fiji parrotfinch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.