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Photo by Neil
Sydney, Australia, May 2004

Alternative name: Red-browed Firetail

Neochmia temporalis

[edit] Identification

This bird has a wide red stripe above its eye.

[edit] Distribution

East coast of Australia.

Graphic by Nrg800

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Temperate forest and dry savanna.

[edit] Behaviour

They build a domed shape nest of grass which has an entrance at the side. 4-5 white, oval eggs are laid. The male and female share incubation and brooding by day and roost together in the nest at night.

[edit] External Links

[edit] References

Birdata.com.au - Info for Distribution Map