Chloris monguilloti
The Vietnamese Greenfinch (Chloris monguilloti) is a striking passerine bird, endemic to the fragmented pine forests and montane woodlands of southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia. Measuring approximately 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length, adult males boast a vibrant olive-green plumage, with a particularly bright yellowish-green rump and underparts. Key field marks include prominent yellow patches on the primaries and secondaries, forming a bright wing-panel, and a distinctive yellow base ...
Found primarily in montane pine forests (especially *Pinus kesiya*), open woodlands, and forest edges, typically at elevations between 800-1500 meters, though recorded from 600 to 1800 meters.
Primarily granivorous, feeding on seeds, especially those from pine trees, complemented by buds and occasionally small invertebrates.
Vietnamese Greenfinches are often observed in small, cohesive flocks of up to 20-30 individuals outside the breeding season, though pairs or solitary birds are also common. They forage predominantly in trees, expertly gleaning seeds from pine cones, but will also descend to the ground to feed on ...
The Vietnamese Greenfinch is endemic to a limited range within Southeast Asia, primarily found in the Central Highlands of southern Vietnam, particularly in provinces such as Lâm Đồng, Đắk Lắk, and Kon Tum. Its distribution also extends into adjacent eastern Cambodia, although records from Cambod...
Near Threatened
- The Vietnamese Greenfinch is one of the most range-restricted greenfinch species globally, found only in a small part of Southeast Asia. - Its reliance on pine forests, particularly *Pinus kesiya*, makes it highly vulnerable to habitat loss from logging and agricultural expansion. - Despite its...