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Cherry Finch
Aidemosyne modesta

Other names: Plumheaded Finch, Modest Grassfinch, Plain-coloured Finch

Distribution: Inland eastern Australia from Cairns in Queensland to south west of Sydney in New South Wales.

Habitat: Open woodland and grasslands. 

Aviary Habits: Commonly kept, ideal for the beginner, easily catered for, peaceful in aviary pairs bonding very tightly, easy breeder.

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