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Crimson Finch

Crimson Finch

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The Crimson Finch is a stunning Australian finch, with males boasting a bright crimson head and underparts. It is typically found near water in tropical grasslands.
Where to spot
Found across northern Australia and parts of New Guinea, inhabiting tall grasslands, canefields, and reedbeds, always near water.
How to spot
Look for their brilliant crimson plumage near water bodies, especially in tall grass or reeds. They are often seen feeding on grass seeds on the ground.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Breeding typically occurs during the wet season, when they are most conspicuous.
File:Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) - Flickr - Graham Winterflood.jpg
File:Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Neochmia phaeton -Middle Point, Northern Territory, Australia-8.jpg
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File:Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) - Flickr - Graham Winterflood.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton -Middle Point, Northern Territory, Australia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton 142839666.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton 151669409.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton 151676107.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton 177605871.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton 56627311.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia phaeton 92003289.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
They often build their bottle-shaped nests within the old nests of larger birds of prey to gain protection.
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