Green Avadavat
Amandava formosa
Green Avadavat (Amandava formosa) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Green Avadavat (Amandava formosa) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
- Genus Amandava
- Species formosa
Quick facts
- Weight
- 9 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Green Avadavat is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Green Avadavat is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Green Avadavat (Amandava formosa) is a member of the Estrildidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR c India.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 9 g, with a wing length of about 4.8 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 686,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Green Avadavat?
The Green Avadavat is a very small bird that weighs around 9 g.
Where does the Green Avadavat live?
The Green Avadavat is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR c India, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Green Avadavat belong to?
The Green Avadavat (Amandava formosa) belongs to the Estrildidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Green Avadavat eat?
The Green Avadavat is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Green Avadavat migrate?
The Green Avadavat is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Green Avadavat endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Green Avadavat's range?
The Green Avadavat has a mapped global range of about 686,000 km².
Conservation
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