Plum-headed Finch
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| Neochmia modesta (Gould, 1837) |
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.
[edit] Habitat
It is found in dry savanna and subtropical/ tropical (lowland) dry shrubland in Australia. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
[edit] Characteristics
The female is much the same as the male except for the black chin spot that the male posses.
The Plum-headed Finch breeds mainly from September-January in the south and August-March in the north. The nest is round, laterally compressed chamber of green grass which is built in thick bushes. 4-6 pure white eggs are laid.
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