Red-Browed Finch
Neochmia temporalis
Aves › Passeriformes › Estrildidae › Neochmia
Conservation status: least_concern
The red-browed finch is an estrildid finch native to the east coast of Australia. This species has established introduced populations near Perth and in the Darling Ranges, and is also feral in French Polynesia. It is commonly found in temperate forest and dry savannah habitats. It may also be found in dry forest and mangrove habitats in tropical regions.
How To Identify
Measuring about 10–12 cm, this passerine is generally drab brown or olive-green overall, distinguished by a sharp, bright red stripe running across its forehead.
Habitat
It inhabits open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands in eastern Australia, typically near water sources and preferring areas with spinifex grass and scattered trees.
Behaviour
These highly social finches are found in small flocks and engage in elaborate courtship displays where males perform a distinctive side-to-side dance while singing to attract females.
Native Range
The Red-Browed Finch is native to the east coast of Australia.
Did You Know?
Red-browed Finches have a distinctive loud, sharp call that sounds like 'tet-tet-tet' and they often perform synchronized group movements, creating mesmerizing coordinated flight displays across the savanna.
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