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A photo of a Double-barred Finch (Stizoptera bichenovii)
Double-barred Finch

Double-barred Finch

Stizoptera bichenovii

The double-barred finch (Stizoptera bichenovii) is an estrildid finch found in dry savannah, tropical (lowland) dry grassland and shrubland habitats in northern and eastern Australia. It is sometimes referred to as Bicheno's finch or as the owl finch, the latter of which owing to the dark ring of feathers around the face. The double-barred finch is a 10–11 cm long munia-like bird. It has a white face bordered with black, brown upperparts and throat, and white underparts. The throat and underparts are separated by another black line. The wings are patterned in brown and white. The sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller and browner. A less common subspecies with brown or black underparts is known to exist.
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Wintah Thompson
Monday 12 Jun 2023 - 12:03pm
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Wintah Thompson
Monday 12 Jun 2023 - 10:16am
Australia
A map showing the sighting location
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Wintah Thompson
Saturday 10 Jun 2023 - 12:32pm
Australia
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Hannah Rolland
Wednesday 31 May 2023 - 1:42am
Australia
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