Australian Zebra Finch

Australian Zebra Finch

Taeniopygia castanotis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
11,5 cm
Khối Lượng
12,55 g
Họ
Estrildidae
Bộ
Passeriformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 11,5 cm 4.5 in
Khối Lượng 12,55 g 0.44 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.

Số Trứng

4-6

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Họ Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Taeniopygia
Loài Taeniopygia castanotis

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Australian Zebra Finch endangered?
The Australian Zebra Finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Zebra Finch nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
How big is the Australian Zebra Finch?
The Australian Zebra Finch has a wingspan of 11.5 cm, weight of 12.55 g.
What order and family does the Australian Zebra Finch belong to?
The Australian Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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