Green-faced Parrotfinch
Photo: Forest Botial-Jarvis · CC BY 4.0

Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies

Green-faced Parrotfinch

Erythrura viridifacies

VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
Family
Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies (Estrildidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The green-faced parrotfinch (Erythrura viridifacies) is a rare species of estrildid finch found in northern Philippines, on Luzon, Mindoro, Panay, Negros and Cebu islands. It is an elusive and nomadic bird with mostly green plummage with a bright red vent and tail, rarely seen but large flocks of up to 1,000 birds have been reported feeding on bamboo flowers. Its local name is mayang-kawayan in Tagalog which roughly translates to bamboo sparrow due to its association with bamboo flowering.

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

Range and habitat

Northern Philippines (Luzon and Negros).

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.