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Bicheno or Owl Finch

Poephila bichenovi

Other common names: 

  • The Owl Finch

  • Bicheno Finch 

Native to Australia's northern and eastern parts. The Bicheno is often referred to as the "Owl Finch" because of it's distinctive head coloring.
Incredible Double Barred Finch Photo
Bicheno Finch - beautiful picture and excellent information by The African Waxbill Society. (Note: This site also provides downloadable movies of Bicheno Finches).
Owl Finch Face Turned Black ? by Benj to the Finchlover Listserv.
The Owl Finch: Species Care Sheet by Bird2Grow
Owl Finch by Angie's BirdHouse - Great Basic page which is concise and discusses owl finch physical characteristics, habitat, food, and breeding.
Bicheno Finch by Feathered Flyer
More Owl Finch information and web links

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