About the Masked Finch
The masked finch is a small passerine bird in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. It is a common resident of dry savannah across northern Australia, from the Kimberley, across the Top End, the Gulf country and the southern part of Cape York Peninsula, as far east as Chillagoe, but always near water.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Poephila personata |
| Species Codes | masfin1, MAFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Finch belong to?
The Masked Finch (Poephila personata) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Finch?
The masked finch is a small passerine bird in the estrildid finch family, Estrildidae. It is a common resident of dry savannah across northern Australia, from the Kimberley, across the Top End, the Gulf country and the southern part of Cape York Peninsula, as far east as Chillagoe, but always near w...
Where can I report a Masked Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code masfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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