The Double-barred Finch takes its name from the two narrow black bands across its white chest, the top band encircling much of its face. They are found in northern and eastern Australia in a range of habitats, including pandanus, long grasses, open forests, scrublands and grassy woodlands.

 

They are never far from water.

 

Double-barred finches usually feed in flocks on seeds off the ground as well as picking them from seed-heads. Insects are also consumed, especially during the breeding season.

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