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Behind bars......
The Bosun

Behind bars...... (Taeniopygia bichenovii)

A brief stop near the cruise ship terminal at the Port of Darwin brought some surprises, including a number of Double-barred Finches flitting between bushes and the fences, just metres from our car.
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Habitat
The Double-barred Finch prefers dry grassy woodlands and scrublands, open forests and farmlands. It is never far from water.
Location
Darwin, NT Australia
Date taken
12th May, 2014
Scientific name
Taeniopygia bichenovii
Equipment used
Sony SLT a65V; Sony 500mm f8 reflex - Hand-held
delia todd
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LOL a great title Eric. Now I wonder if he got in there to feel safer;)

Aren't they lovely birds - a great picture this one.
 
Mahsleb
Great mugshot of this jailbird Eric,
I misread the name as Double-barrell Finch lol, must get some new specs!
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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