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File:Neochmia temporalis -near Loddon River, Newstead, Victoria, Australia-8.jpg

Red-browed Firetail

Red-browed Firetail

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The Red-browed Finch is a small, common Australian finch, easily identified by its distinctive red stripe above the eye. It is highly social and often found in small flocks.
Where to spot
Widespread across eastern and southeastern Australia, found in a variety of habitats including forests, woodlands, grasslands, and gardens, usually near water.
How to spot
Look for small flocks foraging on the ground in grassy areas. The red stripe above the eye and red rump are key identification features. Listen for their high-pitched 'seep' calls.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Breeding mainly occurs from September to May (Southern Hemisphere), when they are more active and vocal.
File:Neochmia temporalis -Coolart Wetlands, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia-8.jpg
File:Neochmia temporalis - Jerrabomberra Wetlands.jpg
File:Neochmia temporalis -near Loddon River, Newstead, Victoria, Australia-8.jpg
File:Neochmia temporalis Cleland 2009 - 1.jpg
File:Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) (42828953424).jpg
File:Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) (8079706802).jpg
File:Red-browed Firetail (Neochmia temporalis) (30616215214).jpg
File:Red Browed Firetail Finch - Neochmia temporalis (6860415041).jpg
File:Neochmia temporalis -Coolart Wetlands, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia temporalis - Jerrabomberra Wetlands.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia temporalis -near Loddon River, Newstead, Victoria, Australia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Neochmia temporalis Cleland 2009 - 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) (42828953424).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) (8079706802).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-browed Firetail (Neochmia temporalis) (30616215214).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red Browed Firetail Finch - Neochmia temporalis (6860415041).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
These finches are known to occasionally feed on insects, supplementing their primary diet of grass seeds.
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