StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height13 cm
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"The Masked Finch’s hefty yellow bill is specialized for cracking tough grass seedslike having a built-in tool."
Field Guide
Masked Finch
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The Masked Finch (*Poephila personata*) is a small, robust finch native to northern Australia, easily recognised by its striking black facial mask and bright yellow bill. It has a compact, thickset build and a powerful bill, giving it a distinctive, no-nonsense appearance. Its crisp brown, black, and white plumage adds elegance to the tropical woodlands and grasslands it inhabits.
Distribution Map
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