Crimson Finch
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Crimson Finch

Neochmia phaeton

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
30–40% · Possible
overall probability at Kakadu National Park
471 Verified records at Kakadu National Park
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton) is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression. Wikipedia →

30–40% of wildlife watchers report a Crimson Finch sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 471 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Kakadu National Park

Double-barred Finch
LC

Double-barred Finch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Taeniopygia bichenovii

20–30% · Possible
Long-tailed Finch
LC Endemic

Long-tailed Finch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Poephila acuticauda

10–20% · With luck
Masked Finch
LC Endemic

Masked Finch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Poephila personata

5–10% · With luck
Chestnut-breasted Munia
LC

Chestnut-breasted Munia

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lonchura castaneothorax

<5% · Rare
Gouldian Finch

Gouldian Finch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Erythrura gouldiae

<5% · Rare
Zebra Finch
LC

Zebra Finch

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Taeniopygia guttata

Insufficient data
Torresian Crow
LC

Torresian Crow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Corvus orru

60–70% · Likely
Willie Wagtail
LC

Willie Wagtail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Rhipidura leucophrys

50–60% · Likely
White-bellied Cuckooshrike
LC

White-bellied Cuckooshrike

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Coracina papuensis

50–60% · Likely
Green Oriole
LC

Green Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Oriolus flavocinctus

50–60% · Likely
Paperbark Flycatcher
LC

Paperbark Flycatcher

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Myiagra nana

40–50% · Likely
White-gaped Honeyeater
LC Endemic

White-gaped Honeyeater

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Stomiopera unicolor

40–50% · Likely

📅 Monthly Probability

30–40
Jan
20–30
Feb
20–30
Mar
30–40
Apr
30–40
May
30–40
Jun
30–40
Jul
30–40
Aug
30–40
Sep
30–40
Oct
30–40
Nov
40–50
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Kakadu National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
30–40%
2 Litchfield National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
3 Nitmiluk National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
10–20%
4 Daintree National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Crimson Finch in Kakadu National Park?

About 35% of wildlife watchers report a Crimson Finch sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 471 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Crimson Finch in Kakadu National Park?

December has the highest sighting rate for Crimson Finch in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.

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