Order Passeriformes Genus Neochmia Higher classification Neochmia | Phylum Chordata Family Estrildidae Scientific name Neochmia modesta Rank Species | |
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Similar Bird, Estrildid finch, Masked finch, Black‑throated finch, Long‑tailed finch | ||
Plum headed finches singing and peering
The plum-headed finch (Neochmia modesta) also known as cherry finch is a common species of estrildid finch found in Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000 – 1,000,000 km2.
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- Plum headed finches singing and peering
- Plum headed finch bird watching in australia with ej birdwatching
- Habitat
- Characteristics
- Origin
- References
Plum headed finch bird watching in australia with ej birdwatching
Habitat
It is found in dry savannah and subtropical/tropical (lowland) dry shrubland in Australia. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Characteristics
The female is similar to the male but lacks the male's black chin spot.
The plum-headed finch breeds mainly from September to January in the south and from August to March in the north. The nest is round, laterally compressed chamber of green grass and is built in thick bushes. Four to six pure white eggs are laid.
Origin
Origin and phylogeny has been obtained by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena et al. Estrildinae may have originated in India and dispersed thereafter (towards Africa and Pacific Ocean habitats).
