Neochmia

Neochmia is a genus of estrildid finches found in Australasia. They are gregarious seed-eaters with short, thick, but pointed bills. The members are:

  • Red-browed Finch, Neochmia temporalis
  • Crimson Finch, Neochmia phaeton
  • Star Finch, Neochmia ruficauda
  • Plum-headed Finch or Cherry Finch, Neochmia modesta

Red-browed Finch and Plum-headed Finch are sometimes placed in other genera.