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Red-browed Finch or Firetail

Neochmia temporalis

Description:

The species is distinguished by the bright red stripe above the eye, and bright red rump. The rest of the body is grey, with olive wing coverts and collar. Juveniles do not have red brow marks, and lack olive colouration on the collar and wing coverts. The adults are 11–12 cm long.

Habitat:

It is commonly found in temperate forest and dry savanna habitats. It may also be found in dry forest and mangrove habitats in tropical region.

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LeanneGardner
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LeanneGardner

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Nov 28, 2012
Submitted on Dec 2, 2012

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