StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height13 cm
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"The species is known for its loud, rasping calls, which are among the most distinctive of Australian finches."
Field Guide
Crimson Finch
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The Crimson Finch (*Neochmia phaeton*) is a small, vividly coloured bird native to northern Australia and parts of southern New Guinea. It is well known for its bright red plumage and social, active behaviour, often seen in grassy wetlands and along riverbanks where dense vegetation is present
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