DOUBLE-BARRED FINCH

Double-barred finches are found across various habitats in Australia, including grasslands, woodlands, shrublands, and savannas. They prefer areas with access to water, such as near rivers, lakes, or wetlands.

This species is endemic to Australia and is found throughout most of the mainland, excluding the arid regions in the center and western parts of the country. Calls of the Double-barred finch.

The double-barred finch is a small bird, measuring around 10-11 cm in length. The males have a black face with a double white bar across their wings, giving them their name. Females have a lighter face, lacking the black coloration and the white bars.

Double-barred finches are social birds that typically form small flocks outside of the breeding season. They are seed-eaters and often forage on the ground or in low vegetation. They may also feed on grass seeds, herbs, and some insects.

During the breeding season, which typically occurs from spring to summer, male double-barred finches engage in courtship displays to attract females. The nest is usually built in dense shrubs or grasses, and both parents participate in constructing the nest. The female lays 4-6 eggs, and both parents take turns incubating them for about two weeks. After hatching, the parents share the responsibility of feeding and caring for the chicks.

Although it has a wide distribution and appears to be adaptable to different habitats, habitat loss and degradation, particularly due to land clearing and agricultural practices, can impact their populations.