Long-tailed Finch (juveniles and adult)

Description:

These beautiful Finches are named for their long tails that taper to a a long, fine point. The ssp acuticauda adults (see pic 2) have yellow bills and bright red legs that stand out against their cinnamon coloured bodies. Their heads are a light blue/grey colour and they have a prominent black throat patch. The two juveniles (see pic 1) have not yet grown the characteristic long tail, and their bills are more black at the tip to a lighter band closer to their faces. These little ones have the black throat already.

Habitat:

These little ones were chilling with a lone Red-headed Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae) and some Double-barred Finches (https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/11...) at Goombaragin on the Dampier Peninsula. They had been bathing together in the birdbath that was on the ground amongst the trees.

Notes:

Check out this little video of an adult and juvenile preening after taking a bath: https://youtu.be/IBSYVykr6FU