| Red-browed finch | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Estrildidae |
| Genus: | Neochmia |
| Species: | N. temporalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Neochmia temporalis (Latham, 1801)
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| Approximate distribution in red | |
The red-browed finch (Neochmia temporalis) is an estrildid finch that inhabits the east coast of Australia. This species has also been introduced to French Polynesia. It is commonly found in temperate forest and dry savannah habitats. It may also be found in dry forest and mangrove habitats in tropical regions.
The species is distinguished by the bright red stripe above the eye and bright red rump. The rest of the body is grey, with olive wing coverts and collar. Juveniles do not have red brow marks and lack olive colouration on the collar and wing coverts. The adults are 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) long.[2]
- ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Neochmia temporalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22719666A132130886. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22719666A132130886.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ Morcombe, Michael K. (2003). Field guide to Australian birds (Compact ed.). Archerfield, Qld: Steve Parish Publishing. ISBN 9781740214179.