Australian Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia castanotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="taeniopygia-castanotis"></birdfyi-bird>The Australian Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.5 cm and a weight of 12.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
The Australian Zebra Finch is one of the most familiar small birds in Australia, found in open grasslands and scrublands across the continent. Weighing about 12.55g with a wingspan of 11.5cm, the male has distinctive orange cheek patches, chestnut flanks, and barred markings. It is highly social, forming large flocks and feeding primarily on grass seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 11,5 cm | 4.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 12,55 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
4-6
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familya | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Taeniopygia |
| Türler | Taeniopygia castanotis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family