Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Black-headed Greenfinch
Chloris ambigua
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black-headed greenfinch (Chloris ambigua) is a small passerine bird in the family Fringillidae.
It is found in the Chinese province of Yunnan, northern Laos, eastern Myanmar and adjacent areas of Vietnam, Thailand and Northeast India.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
The black-headed greenfinch is a medium-sized finch with a length of 12.4–14 cm (4.9–5.5 in).
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-headed greenfinch
- 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.
