Double-barred Finch
NameDouble-barred Finch
Common NameDouble-barred Finch
Scientific NameTaeniopygia bichenovii
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis finch has a white face bordered by a thin black line, a black crown, and a pale blue-grey bill. Its back and wings are light brown, often with fine barring on the upper back. The flanks are white with prominent black spots, and the underparts are white, separated from the brown upperparts by two distinct black bands across the breast.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsee-tsee' calls, often given in flight or while foraging. They also have a soft, churring song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to northern and eastern Australia, extending from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, across the Top End of the Northern Territory, and down the east coast to northern New South Wales.
Identifying Featurestwo prominent black breast bands, white face with black border, spotted flanks, pale blue-grey bill, black crown
Description
The Double-barred Finch is a small, striking finch known for its distinctive black and white facial pattern and two prominent black bars across its chest. These social birds are typically found foraging on the ground in pairs or small flocks, primarily feeding on grass seeds.
