Double-barred Finch

Double-barred Finch

Poephila bichenovii

Least Concern

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
10 - 12 cm
Weight
10 - 15 g
Diet
Seeds, Grains, Insects, Fruits

Habitat

Open grasslandsSavannasWoodlandsAgricultural fields

Behavior

  • Forages for seeds, grains, and insects in open grasslands and woodlands
  • Uses its strong, conical bill to crack open seeds
  • Lives in small groups, often with other finch species
  • Engages in social behavior, such as preening and allopreening