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Double-barred Finch

Taeniopygia bichenovii

Description:

The Double-barred Finch is one of the long-tailed grass-finches and is notable for its 'owl-faced' features, having a white face bordered black. It is grey-brown, with white underparts banded black above and below the chest, giving the species its name. The wings are black, spotted white, the tail is black and the bill and legs are blueish-grey. Juveniles are dulller, with indistinct chest bars. These grass-finches usually feed in flocks and have a bouncing, undulating flight pattern.

Habitat:

Open Woodland

Notes:

Feeding: The Double-barred Finch feeds on the ground on seeds. It will also take insects, especially when breeding. It usually feeds in groups or flocks of up to 40 birds. Breeding: The Double-barred Finch builds a rounded nest, with a side entrance and short tunnel into a inner chamber lined with fine grass, feathers and plant down. The nest is placed between 1 m to 5 m from the ground in pandanus or thick shrubs, or even in the eaves of a building, often close to an active wasps' nest. Both parents incubate and feed the young.

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5 Comments

triggsturner
triggsturner 7 years ago

A belated congratulations on your SOTD Mark.

Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson 7 years ago

Nicely done, Mac! Congrats on the SOTD!

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 7 years ago

Congratulations MacC ! Great photos and they are such sweet little birds.

Beautiful capture Mac,congrats on the well deserved SOTD and thanks for sharing

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 7 years ago

Congratulations Mac, your beautiful Double-barred Finch is our Spotting of the Day!

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MacChristiansen
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MacChristiansen

QLD, Australia

Spotted on Nov 14, 2016
Submitted on Nov 14, 2016

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