Hombron and Jacquinot first observed crimson finches at Raffles Bay in northern Australia in 1841.

"Crimson finch" has been designated as the official common name for the species by the International Ornithologists' Union (IOC).

It also bears resemblance to birds of the genus Lagonosticta (firefinches), to which it is closely related.

Standout features include a bright crimson color, long tail, and white specks that run across the sides of its body.

They are common in the Kimberley (Northwest) region but less widespread in the Queensland (Northeast) area.

Crimson finches' preferred habitats are areas with tall, dense grasses.

They typically reside near wetlands (riparian vegetation) that have an abundance of Pandanus trees.

[6] Female crimson finches also exhibit similar aggressive behavior towards intruders if they are the primary defenders of a nest.

[10] Black-bellied crimson finches have a "bad reputation" in terms of general ownership and care.

Crimson finches are not common in aviculture based on data collected within the past twenty years.

According to the IUCN Red List, the crimson finch is classified as "least concern"[11] The current population is stable and doesn't see any substantial threats.