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Canarinho - Saffron Finch
Canário-da-terra-verdadeiro
Saffron Finch
Sicalis flaveola
Thraupidae (Família)
Passeriformes (Ordem)
Pássaro Silvestre
Parque Nacional de Brasília
Água Mineral
Brasília, Brasil
I thought the mama abandoned the nest as they were gone for a day or so, giving me the opportunity to snap a quick image. Thankfully, Mama came back.
Diesen Grünfink hatte ich letztes Jahr in meiner Insektenweide erwischt. Zu einer bestimmten Zeit im Sommer wurden die Grünfinken von den Samen des Gewöhnlichen Natternkopfs magisch angezogen. Etwa drei Woche lang kamen sie täglich mehrmals in kleinen Gruppen und blieben dann bis zu eine halbe Stunde lang. Der Grünfink auf dem Foto weiß, dass ich ihn fotografiere, aber er behielt mich im Auge und ließ sich ansonsten nicht von Menschen stören. Kein Vergleich zum Winter: seit hier im Dezember ein Sperber vorbeigekommen ist habe ich keinen einzigen Grünfink mehr gesehen.
I photographed this greenfinch in my insect pasture last year. At a certain time in the summer, the greenfinches were magically attracted to the seeds of the common viper's bugloss. For about three weeks they came daily in small groups and sometimes stayed for half an hour. The greenfinch in the photo knows that I am taking shots, but it kept an eye on me and was otherwise not disturbed by people. No comparison to winter: since a sparrowhawk passed by here in December, I have not seen a single greenfinch.
Spice Finches, also known as Nutmeg Mannikins, are widely distributed throughout India, Southern Asia, Ceylon, and Malaysia.
Spice Finches reach a size of 4 3/4" (12 cm). They have a bluish-black bill. The head, throat, and neck are a chestnut brown, going into a chocolate brown on the top and sides of the neck, and usually darker on the head. The under parts are a whitish buff. The breast and sides are a brown with a dark brown scalloped edging to the feathers.
The Spice Finch gather in small groups in the wild. They are very peaceful and sometimes their groups will be mixed with a variety of other small birds. Spice Finches are very hardy and dealers in India have been known to dye this little bird different colors, especially green, and offer them for sale as "painted finches". This must not be confused with the real Painted Finch(Emblema picta)! This information was taken fromhttp://animal-world.com
We heard a dull thud this morning, and fearing the worst, I went onto the patio. There, lying on its back was this beautiful finch, breathing heavily and clearly very stunned. We picked him or her up, seeing a few feathers on one side of the head very scuffed from colliding with the kitchen window. One eye was closed shut, the other starting to open. About twenty minutes later and a couple of comfort stops on Wendy's hand, all seemed back to almost normal. Glad I had the D300 to hand!
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Double-barred Finch
Scientific Name: Taeniopygia bichenovii
Description: The Double-barred Finch is one of the long-tailed grass-finches and is notable for its 'owl-faced' features, having a white face bordered black. It is grey-brown, with white underparts banded black above and below the chest, giving the species its name. The wings are black, spotted white, the tail is black and the bill and legs are blueish-grey. Juveniles are dulller, with indistinct chest bars. These grass-finches usually feed in flocks and have a bouncing, undulating flight pattern.
Similar species: There are two subspecies of Double-barred Finch: the eastern race has a white rump and the western race has a black rump. Otherwise, distinguished form other finches by its 'owl-face'.
Distribution: The Double-barred Finch is found in the Kimberley region through to west of the Gulf of Carpentaria (the western race annulosa), and then from Cape York down the east coast to south-eastern Victoria (the eastern race, bichenovii).
Habitat: The Double-barred Finch prefers dry grassy woodlands and scrublands, open forests and farmlands. It is never far from water.
Seasonal movements: Nomadic; only an occasional visitor to extreme south-eastern part of range.
Feeding: The Double-barred Finch feeds on the ground on seeds. It will also take insects, especially when breeding. It usually feeds in groups or flocks of up to 40 birds.
Breeding: The Double-barred Finch builds a rounded nest, with a side entrance and short tunnel into a inner chamber lined with fine grass, feathers and plant down. The nest is placed between 1 m to 5 m from the ground in pandanus or thick shrubs, or even in the eaves of a building, often close to an active wasps' nest. Both parents incubate and feed the young.
The nestlings of Double-barred Finches beg with their heads down to one side. This is unique to the grass-finch and waxbill family.
Calls: A brassy, drawn-out 'tzeeaat, tzeeaat'; also a low 'tat tat'
Minimum Size: 10cm
Maximum Size: 12cm
Average size: 11cm
Average weight: 10g
Breeding season: After rain in north and inland.
Clutch Size: 4 to 7 eggs
Incubation: 14 days
Nestling Period: 21 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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Male Purple Finch, in my yard in Chester County PA, still showing a little of its lovely color.
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CANARINHO - Saffron Finch
Canário-da-terra-verdadeiro
Sicalis flaveola
Saffron Finch
Thraupidae
FREE BIRD
Brasília, Brasil
Purple Finch in Chester County, PA.
I am not sure whether this one is immature or has yes to get its full breeding plumage. There were a few more males in all breeding colors, but they were very skittish and I was not able to take a clear picture of them.
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I am reasonably sure this is a female Purple Finch that is enjoying the bounty of one of our Crab Apple trees. There have been waxwings, starlings, jays, thrashers and catbirds as well as a variety of little mammals: chippys , red squirrels, raccoon and the resident possum that love the harvest provided by these trees.
If anyone has an alternate ID on the subject of this photo please let me know. I am always a bit hesitant with ID between House and Purple finches.
Flocks of House Finches are common at bird feeders during the non-breeding season. Some flocks may stay together through the breeding season as well, and birds will use bird feeders year round. They often forage on the ground, but also perch on weeds, shrubs, or trees. Both males and females may sing during the breeding season, and males sing year round.
Bird Web
As soon as the sun hits the gardens, it's helpful to have my camera with me. A female house finch showed up for a visit.
Our garden
Lowell, Michigan
Canarinho - Saffron Finch
Canário-da-terra-verdadeiro
Saffron Finch
Sicalis flaveola
Thraupidae (Família)
Passeriformes (Ordem)
Free Bird
Parque da Cidade
Dona Sarah Kubitschek
Brasília, Brasil
While the female Purple Finches are not shy about coming to the feeder (and there seem to be several of them) this one lone male seems much more wary. Was happy to capture him on the outdoor steps.
common chaffinch
Buchfink
[Fringilla coelebs] ♂
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Known as Java finch, usually they flocks on near paddy plant near to harvest time. Rather than eating paddy, they eat insect and seed as they found.
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This House Finch was perched on the lilac tree in our back yard a few weeks ago. Now I don’t see them at all since our homecoming. The weather has been so wet and cold. They must be struggling with the transition into winter weather, too. I have brought out my mitts and hats! Happy Wing Wednesday.