Black-throated Finch
NameBlack-throated Finch
Common NameBlack-throated Finch
Scientific NamePoephila cincta
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a pale grey head, a prominent black throat patch, and a dark bill. The upperparts are fawn-brown, transitioning to buff or pale orange on the flanks and belly, with a contrasting black patch on the lower flanks and vent, and a white undertail. Legs and feet are pinkish-red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, mournful 'poo-eet' or 'we-eet' calls, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern and eastern Australia, with a fragmented distribution across Queensland and parts of the Northern Territory.
Identifying FeaturesBlack throat patch, Pale grey head, Fawn-brown upperparts, Pinkish-red legs, Black lower flank patch
Description
A small, stocky finch characterized by its distinctive black throat patch and grey head. It typically inhabits grassy woodlands and open forests, feeding primarily on grass seeds.
