Introduced to east coast Australia from se Asia. Populations
are largely sedentary. Typically found in association with settlements and
agriculture; parks, gardens, golf courses, rank grass and weedy areas around
towns. Pairs to small flocks forage on ground or within vegetation.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications:
Bird, forest and grassland
Family:
Estrilidae (Waxbills, Munias & allies)
Information sources:
Photo taken taken at Sarina by Lyn Jantke; Photo 2 at Mackay by Marlis Schoeb
