Red-browed finch

Neochmia temporalis

Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy

Bird Description:

These cheerful little finches are olive-grey with a splash of red across the eyes, matching their red rump and beak.

Special features:

Feeds on grass seeds and insects, often hopping around the undergrowth or backyard gardens.

Did you know?:

They build dome-shaped nests with side entrances—an impressive feat for such tiny builders.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/red-browed-finch

Habitat: Forest, Wetlands

Location: 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Sth, 1770-SES Grounds

Size: Very Small

Type of bird: Finches, Wrens