About the Double-barred Finch
The double-barred finch 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. It is the only species placed in the genus Stizoptera .
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Stizoptera bichenovii |
| Species Codes | dobfin1, DBFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Double-barred Finch belong to?
The Double-barred Finch (Stizoptera bichenovii) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Double-barred Finch?
The double-barred finch 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. ...
Where can I report a Double-barred Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Double-barred Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dobfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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