Finches and Sparrows

Breeding season: October to April, varies depending on rainfall. They pair for life. The female selects the nest site, but both sexes care for the eggs and the young. The male gathers most of the nesting material. The female constructs the loose dome-shaped nest.

Breeds spring and summer. Builds a bulky domed nest in buildings, tree hollows or shrubs. Pairs mate for life. The female incubates the eggs but both male and female build the nest and care for the young.

Breeds September-December. Builds a cup-shaped nest in shrubs or introduced trees.

Breeds September-December. Builds a cup-shaped nest in introduced trees.