Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Red-browed Finch is a common but beautiful species of Australian Finch. I filmed these over a 12 month period near my home in South-east Queensland.
The Red-browed Finch can be recognised by its bright red eyebrow, rump and beak, on an otherwise green and grey bird. On closer inspection, the upper mandible has a slate grey top. Upper parts are olive green with grey underneath. Breeding birds have a lovely golden shoulder patch. Both sexes are similar in appearance. They can be observed in pairs or small flocks, which feed on the grass. They will fly into dense undergrowth, showing their red rumps, when disturbed by a passer-by.
These little beauties may breed several times a year in good conditions.
There favoured habitats include edges of rainforest.
Tim Siggs. Australian Bird Media.
The Red-browed Finch is a common but beautiful species of Australian Finch. I filmed these over a 12 month period near my home in South-east Queensland.
The Red-browed Finch can be recognised by its bright red eyebrow, rump and beak, on an otherwise green and grey bird. On closer inspection, the upper mandible has a slate grey top. Upper parts are olive green with grey underneath. Breeding birds have a lovely golden shoulder patch. Both sexes are similar in appearance. They can be observed in pairs or small flocks, which feed on the grass. They will fly into dense undergrowth, showing their red rumps, when disturbed by a passer-by.
These little beauties may breed several times a year in good conditions.
There favoured habitats include edges of rainforest.
Tim Siggs. Australian Bird Media.
