In the sunlit grasslands and forest edges of northern Australia and nearby islands, this tri-hued jewel flits low through seed-laden grasses with quick, purposeful hops. It feeds on fine grass seeds and tiny insects, often moving in tight, whispering flocks. What makes it extraordinary is its responsiveness to the landβs pulse β appearing after rains and fading during dry spells, it mirrors the boom-and-bust rhythm of tropical savannas. Small in size yet vivid in palette, a fleeting spark of color shaped by season and rain.
Tricolored Parrotfinch π
