by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020
Australo-Papuan Grassfinches (Family Estrildidae) Fourteen of the 21 species of this family recorded in Australia are endemic, five of,the other breeding species extend to New Guinea and the Zebra Finch Taeniopygia guttata is found in Timor. The Nutmeg Mannikin L....
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Chestnut-breasted Mannikin Scientific Name: Lonchura castaneothorax Size: 10 to 12 cm What does it look and sound like? The Chestnut-breasted Mannikin is a beautiful, thick-set finch with a powerful bill. The upperparts are rich chestnut, with a grey crown. The...
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Diamond Firetail Scientific Name: Stagonopleura guttata Size: 10-12 cm What does it look like? The Diamond Firetail is a brightly coloured finch. The head is grey, while the remainder of the upperparts are greyish-brown, with the exception of the conspicuous red rump....
by Peter Rowland | Saturday, October 17, 2020
Crimson Finch Scientific Name: Neochmia phaeton Size: Total Length 16-17cm What does it look and sound like? This large finch, with a long, tapered red tail and red face cannot be confused with any other Australian Finch. The upperparts of the Crimson Finch are brown,...
by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Red-browed Finch Scientific Name: Neochmia temporalis Size: 10 to 12 cm What does it look and sound like? The Red-browed Finch can be distinguished by its bright red rump and red eyebrow. The remainder of the body is olive-green above and grey below. The high‑pitched...
