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Southern Black-throated Finch
Poephila cincta cincta
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: Thu Jul 31 2008 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: Sat Jan 09 2016 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
As the name suggests, the Southern Black-throated Finch has a distinctive black markings on the throat and a black bill. They are now only occur in Queensland and can be found in grassy woodlands and usually forage on fallen seeds of native grasses.
Threats
The Southern Black-throated Finch has declined due to land clearing and fragmentation from agriculture and the introduction of exotic weeds and grasses.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
55
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 5yrs and < 10yrs
Several (> 3 - < 10)
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
< 1yr
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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