About the Black-throated Finch
The black-throated finch, or parson finch, is a species of estrildid finch found in grassy woodlands throughout north-east Australia from Cape York Peninsula to central Queensland. The southern black-throated finch is endangered, with a population in decline and its habitat is threatened by development, and has become extinct in New South Wales, while the northern black-throated finch is not listed as threatened at this point.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Poephila cincta |
| Species Codes | bltfin1, BTFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Finch belong to?
The Black-throated Finch (Poephila cincta) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Finch?
The black-throated finch, or parson finch, is a species of estrildid finch found in grassy woodlands throughout north-east Australia from Cape York Peninsula to central Queensland. The southern black-throated finch is endangered, with a population in decline and its habitat is threatened by developm...
Where can I report a Black-throated Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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