Red Avadavat Similar Species Comparison

Main SpeciesRed Avadavat

Breeding male (Red-bellied)

A small finch with a red rump and heavy red bill. Breeding male is mostly red overall, with dark wings and tail and fine white spots on the flanks and wings.

Breeding male (Yellow-bellied)

Breeding male in the “Yellow-bellied” subspecies group, found in parts of Southeast Asia and Indonesia, is paler overall, with a lighter orange-yellow belly, than the widespread “Red-bellied” subspecies group.

Breeding male (Red-bellied)

A small finch with a heavy red bill, black wings, red rump, and black tail. Breeding male is brilliant red overall with bold white spotting. Female is grayish-brown above and buffy below.

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Female/nonbreeding male (Red-bellied)

Female and nonbreeding male both have a black mask, grayish-brown upperparts, and a red rump that contrasts with a black tail.

Female/nonbreeding male (Red-bellied)

Female/nonbreeding male has brown to buffy underparts.

Breeding male (Red-bellied)

Feeds mainly on grass seeds, which it takes from the ground or while perched on grass stems.

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Female/nonbreeding male (Yellow-bellied)

Nonbreeding male is very similar to adult female, but shows some scattered reddish feather tips on the breast.

Juvenile

Juvenile has a dark bill and is brownish overall, lacking adult’s red rump.

Breeding male (Red-bellied)

Often clings to grass stems to pluck ripening seeds.

Female/nonbreeding male (Red-bellied)

A social species that often occurs in flocks.

Breeding male (Yellow-bellied)

Occurs in grasslands, reedbed edges, agricultural fields, and grassy clearings near villages.

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