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Crimson Finch (male)

Neochmia phaeton

Photo by Liana
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Field Notes

Description:

Male: Crimson face and bill. Gray head. Crimson extending to the rump - upper-tail coverts and full length of tail. Black central on abdomen and under-tail coverts. Female: Face and bill a dull red. Olive gray with crimson wash body.

Habitat:

Pandanus, canegrass, paperbark, lush grasses and crops.

Notes:

My first reference for identification: The Michael Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds, Mobile App.

Reference Links:

Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton)

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Comments (4)
Liana
Thank you Fyn and PN for the nomination :) Since starting on here I have learned so much and I am looking forward to learning a whole lot more!
Fyn Kynd
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Liana
Thank you Shanna. I thought the same thing when I saw these pics too - and I'm thinking snow isn't going to happen here anytime soon! :D I think it's a salt bush but I'm not sure. Glad you enjoyed them :)
ShannaB
This is absolutely stunning. It looks like it's in snow... and I'm guessing nothing could be further from the truth since you're in the Kimberley somewhere! Just gorgeous. I hope I see one of these one day.

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Global Flight
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Biodiversity of The Kimberley
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Birds of Australia
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PublishedJuly 23, 2014

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