Crimson Finch (species: Neochmia phaeton) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Neochmia phaeton
Crimson Finch
Neochmia phaeton phaeton


©Alec Brennan: Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton)

©Lip Kee Yap: Male Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton)

©Alec Brennan: Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Estrildidae
Genus Neochmia
Species Neochmia phaeton
Status least concern
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Distinguishing features

It has two distinct races, the Black-bellied and the White-bellied.
It has a predominantly blood red colouration of the plumage. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • From 12 cm to 14 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is commonly found in moist savanna, and subtropical/ tropical (lowland) moist shrubland. It comes from the northern part of Australia, mainly in the Northern Territory. (Wikipedia)

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Recorded at Cattana Wetlands, Queensland in Australia

© Marc Anderson
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