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Long-tailed Finch

Long-tailed Finch

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The Long-tailed Finch is an elegant Australian finch, characterized by its long, pointed central tail feathers and black throat patch. It is a highly social bird.
Where to spot
Found across northern Australia, inhabiting open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas, always near water sources.
How to spot
Look for its long, pointed tail and black throat patch. They are often found in noisy flocks around waterholes or 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 active.
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File:Estrildidae Poephila acuticauda 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Long-tailed Finch (Poephila acuticauda) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda -Wulagi, Darwin, Australia-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda - Bird Walk.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda 152471102.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda 54683141.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda 54683169.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda 54683208.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poephila acuticauda hecki 39536156.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The elongated tail feathers of the male can be nearly as long as its body, and are prominently displayed during courtship.
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