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Estrildidae Collection

Estrildidae, commonly known as the finch family

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch

Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch
Plate 89, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3, (1840-1848)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Picture No. 11676103

Picture No. 11676103
Common Waxbill decomposition of flight movement using 8 images of the same bird in flight photographed in flight tunnel with electronic flashes (composite image) Date:

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Female Plum-headed finch (Neochima modesta) feeding in long grass, Dalby, Queensland, Australia

Female Plum-headed finch (Neochima modesta) feeding in long grass, Dalby, Queensland, Australia

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton), feeding on grass seeds, Darwin, Australia, August

Crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton), feeding on grass seeds, Darwin, Australia, August

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax), feeding on grass seeds, Darwin

Chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax), feeding on grass seeds, Darwin, Australia, September

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax) perched on a twig, Queensland

Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax) perched on a twig, Queensland, Australia

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: African Silverbill (Euodice cantans), Oman

African Silverbill (Euodice cantans), Oman

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Black-throated Finch (Poephila cincta), Queensland, Australia

Black-throated Finch (Poephila cincta), Queensland, Australia

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Male and female Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata ) side by side on a twig

Male and female Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata ) side by side on a twig

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Red eared firetail Finch, Emblema oculata

Red eared firetail Finch, Emblema oculata
Emblema (Stagonopleura) oculata - 1894.10.26.95 Date: 1894

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Green-winged Pytilia -Pytilia melba-, Waterberg Plateau Park, Namibia, Africa

Green-winged Pytilia -Pytilia melba-, Waterberg Plateau Park, Namibia, Africa

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) juvenile, with ring on leg, perched on grass stems

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) juvenile, with ring on leg, perched on grass stems, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata) adult, perched in citronella bush, Long Valley

White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata) adult, perched in citronella bush, Long Valley, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, November

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N. P. Ghana, February

Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus bengalus) adult male, standing on ground, Mole N. P

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus bengalus) adult male, standing on ground, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus bengalus) adult male, standing on ground, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) adult, feeding on grass seeds, Atherton Tableland

Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) adult, feeding on grass seeds, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) adult female, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) adult female, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P
Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) adult female, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N.P. Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) introduced species, adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain

Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) introduced species, adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain, September

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) leucistic plumage, adult, escape from private collection

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) leucistic plumage, adult, escape from private collection, feeding on ground, Norfolk, England, March

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Hunsteins Mannikin (Lonchura hunsteini) adult, standing in grass, Kavieng Airport, New Ireland

Hunsteins Mannikin (Lonchura hunsteini) adult, standing in grass, Kavieng Airport, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus) adult female, calling, perched on stem, Gambia

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus) adult female, calling, perched on stem, Gambia, January

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: A Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) perching on branch, side view

A Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) perching on branch, side view

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Paradise Whydah Finch perching on a branch, side view

Paradise Whydah Finch perching on a branch, side view

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Male and female Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) side by side on a branch

Male and female Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) side by side on a branch

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Two Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata) perching on branch side by side, side view

Two Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata) perching on branch side by side, side view

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lophura ignita macartneyi, Tragopan melanocephalus

Lophura ignita macartneyi, Tragopan melanocephalus
Plate 70, lithograph by K.I. Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der V� -Gattungen, (1831-1833)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lonchura maja, white-headed munia, Amandava amandava, red av

Lonchura maja, white-headed munia, Amandava amandava, red av
Plate 77, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Erythrura psittacea, red-throated parrotfinch

Erythrura psittacea, red-throated parrotfinch
Ff. 153. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Loxia pulchella and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lonchura sp. munia

Lonchura sp. munia
Plate 76, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lonchura maja, white-headed munia and an unidentified bird

Lonchura maja, white-headed munia and an unidentified bird
Plate 261, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 2 (1760). Annotated Malacca gros-beak

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Stagonopleura bella, beautiful firetail

Stagonopleura bella, beautiful firetail
Watercolour 242 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Nitid Grosbeak

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Amandava amandava, red avadavat

Amandava amandava, red avadavat
Watercolour by Frederick Ditmas (c. 1840)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lonchura striata, white-rumped munia

Lonchura striata, white-rumped munia
Plate 31, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Lonchura punctulata, scaly-breasted munia

Lonchura punctulata, scaly-breasted munia
Plate 32, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Chloebia gouldiae, Gouldian finch

Chloebia gouldiae, Gouldian finch
Specimen of a male Gouldian finch (Chloebia gouldiae) specimen. This species occurs in tropical northern Australia

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: African Estrildid finches

African Estrildid finches
Illustration by W.M. Woodcock from Derek Goodwins Estrildid Finches of the World, (1982). Plate 1

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Estrildid finches

Estrildid finches
Illustration by M.W. Woodcock from Derek Goodwins Estrildid Finches of the World, (1982). Plate 7, page 257

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) adult male, perched on dry vegetation, Kakadu N. P

Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) adult male, perched on dry vegetation, Kakadu N. P. Northern Territory, Australia
Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) adult male, perched on dry vegetation, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

Background imageEstrildidae Collection: Bengalese finch in a nest

Bengalese finch in a nest. Bengalese finches (Lonchura striata domestica), also known as society finches, are not a naturally-occurring species but a hyrbid



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Estrildidae, commonly known as the finch family, is a diverse group of small passerine birds that includes some of the most colorful and captivating species in the avian world. One such example is the Erythrura gouldiae, more commonly referred to as the Gouldian Finch. With its vibrant plumage consisting of bright red, yellow, and green hues, this finch stands out among its peers. In Picture No. 11676103, we catch a glimpse of nature's beauty as a female Plum-headed Finch (Neochima modesta) delicately feeds amidst long grass in Dalby, Queensland, Australia. Its subtle yet elegant appearance adds charm to this picturesque scene. Moving on to Darwin, Australia in August brings us closer to witnessing another member - the Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton). This striking bird can be seen gracefully feeding on grass seeds. Its crimson-colored feathers create a stunning contrast against its surroundings. Not far away from Darwin resides another fascinating species - the Chestnut-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax). These little birds are often spotted foraging for food amongst grass seeds in Darwin's landscape. Their chestnut-colored breast feathers make them easily recognizable and add warmth to their overall appearance. Venturing further into Queensland unveils yet another gem within Estrildidae - the Red-eared Firetail Finch (Emblema oculata). With its fiery red head and distinct black mask around its eyes resembling eyeglasses frames, this finch captures attention wherever it goes. Perched gracefully on a twig in Queensland is none other than our charming Chestnut-breasted Mannikin once again (Lonchura castaneothorax). Its petite size coupled with delicate features makes it an endearing sight for any observer. Traveling overseas takes us all the way to Oman where we encounter the African Silverbill (Euodice cantans).