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lovely red finch
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lovely red finch (Neochmia Phaeton)

Very happy to find this gorgeous bird in New South Wales
Habitat
usually near water, erraticc birds
Location
New Soth Wales Australia
Date taken
January 09
Scientific name
Neochmia Phaeton
Equipment used
Canon EOS 5D
My first impression was that this is not a wild Bird!

Reading further about the location where the photo was shot my thought was no surprise.

This bird is an African Firefinch, Lagonosticta senegalus, and probably an escapee.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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