Diamond Firetail Finch

Description:

An Australian finch, distinctive black, white and red colouring, red beak, red eyes, red rump, white belly, white spots on black on sides, black upper chest, grey head, buff grey wings/back, black face line from beak to eye. One of Australia's smallest finches. The species is considered vulnerable in NSW. Much of its essential habitat is vastly diminished and introduced predators such as cats impact greatly. Feeds on seeds, fruits, insects.

Habitat:

Found in woodlands with grassy understorey, mallee country, farmlands, open grasslands, edges of woodlands and cleared areas in eastern Australia. This one in high country woodland near gardens in south east Queensland.

Notes:

I hope to get better pictures one day of these beautiful little birds. The three birds together at this time were very nervous, unfortunately domestic cats in the area have since killed them so I was lucky to have seen them at all.