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Plum-headed Finch

Emblema modesta

Plum-headed Finch (Emblema modesta) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

The Plum-headed Finch (Emblema modesta) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
  4. Genus Emblema
  5. Species modesta

Where it lives

(except Cape York Pen., far northeastern) and northern NSW (eastern Australia)

Quick facts

Family
Estrildidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Plum-headed Finch (Emblema modesta) is a species of bird in the family Waxbills, munias & allies (Estrildidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU QLD (except Cape York Pen., far ne) and n NSW (e Australia).

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Plum-headed Finch — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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