Green Avadavat
Amandava formosa
VulnerableAves · 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