Neochmia modesta
(Plum-headed finch)
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FAMILY |
Passeridae |
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Species |
Neochmia modesta |
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Common name |
Plum-headed finch |
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Main colour(s) |
Brown |
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Distinctive feature |
The claret or plum-coloured spot on the head, body brown, size 11-12.5 cm long |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
The head and back of this finch are brown whilst the throat and underparts are white with brown bars; the tail is black. In both sexes there is a claret or plum-coloured spot on the head above a small black eye-stripe, but only the male has a dark spot on the chin. Legs and feet are pinkish-brown, eyes dark brown to black, bill black. These gregarious birds can be occasionally seen in open woodland feeding on grass seeds. They are sometimes known as the cherry finch.
