I love these birds. They’re the only native finch that I see commonly around Sydney.

They usually look spiffing, all buffed and polished. This one looks a little less well turned out. Perhaps it’s a youngster. Standing straight and tall (well, tall for a finch anyway):

Common name: Red-browed Finch
Scientific name: Neochmia temporalis
Approximate length: 12 cm
Date spotted: 24 July 2024 (winter)
Location: Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia: 33°46’18.7″S 151°14’56.1″E