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Neochmia

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Scientific name
  
Neochmia

Rank
  
Genus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Estrildidae

Higher classification
  
Estrildid finch

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Lower classifications
  
Star finch, Crimson finch, Red‑browed finch, Plum‑headed finch

Star finches neochmia ruficauda


Neochmia is a genus of estrildid finches found in Australasia. They are gregarious seed-eaters with short, thick, but pointed bills.

Contents

The members are:

  • Red-browed finch , Neochmia temporalis (Latham, 1801)
  • Crimson finch, Neochmia phaeton (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)
  • Star finch, Neochmia ruficauda (Gould, 1837)
  • Plum-headed finch or cherry finch, Neochmia modesta (Gould, 1837)
  • The red-browed finch and plum-headed finch are sometimes placed in other genera.

    Crimson finch neochmia phaeton clip 1 hd video


    References

    Neochmia Wikipedia