Crimson Finch

Neochmia phaeton (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

13 cmLength10 gWeight

The crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton) is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae.

Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: August–October · Most records: Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea

Crimson Finch has been recorded at 26 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Townsville Town Common Conservation ParkAustralia1,988 records
Tyto WetlandsAustralia1,868 records
Fogg Dam Conservation ReserveAustralia1,255 records

More places

Muirhead bushlandAustralia1,171 records
Cattana WetlandsAustralia1,015 records
Holmes Jungle Nature ReserveAustralia772 records
Kakadu National Park – Yellow WaterAustralia490 records
George Brown Darwin Botanic GardensAustralia440 records
Leanyer PondsAustralia295 records
East PointAustralia84 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia Indonesia Papua New Guinea

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton) is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression.

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Questions

How big is the Crimson Finch?

The Crimson Finch is about 13 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Crimson Finch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: south-central New Guinea and northern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.