Owl Finch

tags: Double-barred Finch, Owl Finch, Bicheno, Taeniopygia bichenovii, identify this bird, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] Double-barred (Owl) Finch, Taeniopygia bichenovii, also known as the Bicheno, photographed at Grafton, Australia. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours] Image: Steve Duncan, 15 August 2009 [larger view]. Nikon D200 w/ Nikkor 300mm f/4 1/2000 sec, f/4, iso 200. Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification. The photographer writes; Double-barred Finches, aka Owl Finches or Bichenos, are frequently observed in small…