Double-barred Finch

The name of the species commemorates James Ebenezer Bicheno, a colonial secretary of Van Diemen's Land appointed in September 1842.

The Double-barred Finch is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Double-barred Finch on branch. Double-barred Finch on branch. Photo: K Vang and W Dabrowka / Bird Explorers © K Vang and W Dabrowka / Bird Explorers Double-barred Finch at nest. Double-barred Finch at nest. More

The Double-barred Finch Taeniopygia bichenovii is an estrildid finch found in dry savanna, tropical (lowland) dry grassland and shrubland habitats in northern and eastern Australia. They are sometimes referred to as Bicheno's Finch; and also as Owl Finch, owing to the dark ring of feathers around their faces. The name of the species commemorates James Ebenezer Bicheno, a colonial secretary of Van Diemen's Land appointed in September 1842. More

Movement: An agile feeder, the double-barred finch will move jump up and down half ripe spikes of seed to feed. Up to six birds can be found crowded together in a tiny roosting nest. photo unavailable Other Common Names: Banded finch, Bicheno finch, owl-faced finch, ringed finch. Status: Distribution: Present in open forest in the lower valleys, especially where there is shrubby undergrowth. More

The double-barred finch is brown with white spots on the upper wings. The underparts and face are cream, with the face surrounded by a black ring. There is another black bar across the lower breast. DISTRIBUTION Northern and eastern Australia. HABITAT Inhabits dry, open areas including grass plains, open woodland, forest edges, cane fields, inhabited and cultivated areas, and parks and gardens. More

In Nature Double-barred Finch lives in North-Eastern Australia. It lives at the Steppes, the Savannahs, where it prefers Grassy Woodlands and Scrublands, Open Forests and Farmlands. It is never far from Water. In East-Australia they seeks in to houses , often in Gardens and Parks. More

Double-barred Finches on our lawn (click on image for larger version) Lateral view of a Double-barred Finch (click on image for larger version) Close-up shot of a Double-barred Finch feeding on the ground (click on image for larger version) This view of the back of a bird shows how glossy the plumage can appear with the sunlight at a certain angle (click on image for larger More