PLUM-HEADED FINCH

Female Plum-headed finch, photographed southern Queensland 

18        PLUM-HEADED FINCH           Neochmia modesta

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Also known as Cherry, Plain coloured or Plum-capped finch. It is 10.5-11.5 cms. Pairs, parties or flocks. From Atherton tablelands down tablelands to near Canberra, across to coast near Townsville.