Family
Ploceidae
Habits
Social, grouping in loose colonial flocks of 10-20 during the breeding season.
Habitat
Grassland Woodland Wetlands, Lightly timbered Grasslands near watercourses.
Breeding
August September October November December, 5 to 6; white. Both sexes contribute to nest building, incubation, and care of young. Incubation period 13-14 days, fledge in 22 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Seeds and insects.
Details
| Common Name: |
Masked Finch |
Scientific Name: |
Poephila personata |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
130-140 mm. |
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