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Small finch with bright orange bill and a distinctive black-and-white “moustache” mark.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWaxbills and Allies
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatGrassland, Herbaceous Graminoids Sparse Hummock Grasses, Shrubland, Sparse woodland, and Woody Trees Scattered
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from September to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
11213visible hotspots
140045visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Female smooth gray to buff on the chest and belly; juvenile similar but with a dark gray bill. Inhabits arid inland Australia, where often found in very large flocks.
Behavior
Adult male gray above, with barred grayish bib, rusty white-spotted flanks, and black-and-white tail pattern.
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