Plum-headed Finch

Waxbills, Munias & Allies 👁 233 views Updated 2026-11-01

Plum-headed Finch (<em>Emblema modesta</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Plum-headed Finch (Emblema modesta) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Emblema; binomial: Emblema modesta; authority: (Gould, 1837).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move from Neochmia to Aidemosyne (Olsson & Alström 2020). Move from Aidemosyne to Emblema following AviList v2025.

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