About the Crimson Finch
The crimson finch is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression.
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The crimson finch is a relatively small-sized bird. It is about 13 cm in length and weighs just 13g (0.46 oz). Standout features include a bright crimson color, long tail, and white specks that run across the sides of its body. There are also shades of grey around the neck area. This species is sexually dimorphic as the females are slightly paler in color. However, the same plumage is observed for both sexes. A difference between males and females is that males have longer tails and bills. In addition, they are larger and heavier.
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Where the Crimson Finch lives
When to see the Crimson Finch
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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