Red browed finch - Correct name

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Red browed finch - Correct name - another thought.

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Subject:	Red browed finch - Correct name - another thought.
From:	"Philip A. Veerman" <>
Date:	Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:21:11 +1100

It has also commonly been called "Sydney Waxbill", especially by the avicultural trade overseas. It sort of looks similar in colour pattern to some of the African Waxbills, which are very small delicate finches.

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Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2003 19:15
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