Green Avadavat

Amandava formosa

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The green avadavat or green munia is a species of Estrildid finch with green and yellow on the body, a bright red bill and black "zebra stripes" on the flanks. They are endemic to the Indian subcontinent and were formerly popular as cagebirds. The name "avadavat" is a corruption of the name the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, which was a centre of bird trade. They have a restricted distribution and populations are threatened by the bird trade.

Fun Fact

The largest populations are in central and north-western India.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found mainly in the dry scrub regions and agricultural lands and is often found close to water.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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