Estrildid Collection

Female Plum-headed finch (Neochima modesta) feeding in long grass, Dalby, Queensland, Australia

Crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton), feeding on grass seeds, Darwin, Australia, August

Chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax), feeding on grass seeds, Darwin, Australia, September

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) juvenile, with ring on leg, perched on grass stems, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata) adult, perched in citronella bush, Long Valley, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, November

Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Lavender Waxbill (Estrilda caerulescens) adult female, perched on twig, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus bengalus) adult male, standing on ground, Mole N. P. Ghana, February
Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus bengalus) adult male, standing on ground, Mole N.P. Ghana, February

Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) adult, feeding on grass seeds, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) adult female, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N. P
Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) adult female, perched on twig, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N.P. Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) introduced species, adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain, September

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) leucistic plumage, adult, escape from private collection, feeding on ground, Norfolk, England, March

Hunsteins Mannikin (Lonchura hunsteini) adult, standing in grass, Kavieng Airport, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu (Uraeginthus bengalus) adult female, calling, perched on stem, Gambia, January

African Estrildid finches
Illustration by W.M. Woodcock from Derek Goodwins Estrildid Finches of the World, (1982). Plate 1

Estrildid finches
Illustration by M.W. Woodcock from Derek Goodwins Estrildid Finches of the World, (1982). Plate 7, page 257

Bronze Munia (Lonchura cucullata) adult, standing on wall, Western Division, Gambia, february

Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) adult male, perched on dry vegetation, Kakadu N. P. Northern Territory, Australia
Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton) adult male, perched on dry vegetation, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

Blue Waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis) adult, foraging on ground, Livingstone, Zambia, october

Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) adult female, feeding on bamboo seeds, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina) adult female, feeding on bamboo seeds, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

Bronze Munia (Lonchura cucullata) adult female, perched on twig, Gambia, january

Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) adult, feeding on ground, Lamington N. P. Queensland, Australia
Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) adult, feeding on ground, Lamington N.P. Queensland, Australia

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Discover the vibrant world of estrildids, small finch-like birds found in various parts of the globe. In Dalby, Queensland, Australia, a female Plum-headed finch gracefully feeds amidst long grass, showcasing its delicate beauty. Meanwhile, in Darwin, Australia, a Crimson finch indulges in grass seeds with its vivid red plumage catching the eye. The Chestnut-breasted mannikin also joins the feast in Darwin as it enjoys a meal of grass seeds. Its chestnut-colored breast adds warmth to the scene. Far away in Hong Kong's New Territories, a White-rumped Munia perches on a citronella bush and surveys its surroundings with curiosity. In Mai Po's New Territories lies another stunning sight - a Scaly-breasted Munia perched on grass stems with an intriguing ring adorning its leg. The White-rumped Munia returns to Long Valley's Hong Kong landscape once again and finds solace on a citronella bush. Venturing into Mole National Park in Ghana brings us closer to nature's wonders. An adult male Lavender Waxbill stands confidently on a stone drain while another male perches elegantly on a clothesline nearby. These charming birds continue their display by resting delicately on twigs throughout the park. Not far from them is an adult female Lavender Waxbill that exudes grace as she sits atop her chosen twig. Lastly, we encounter an adorable Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu foraging diligently on the ground before spotting an immature one perched proudly on a branch. Estrildids truly captivate our hearts with their diverse colors and enchanting behaviors across different landscapes around the world.