Diamond Firetail
NameDiamond Firetail
Common NameDiamond Firetail
Scientific NameStagonopleura guttata
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsGrey head, white chin and throat, black band across the breast, white belly, black flanks with white spots, brown back and wings, bright red rump and upper tail coverts, black tail. Features a red bill and a red eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, mournful-sounding 'two-too' or 'poo-poo' call, often repeated. Also produces soft contact calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Australia, ranging from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, across Victoria, and into central-eastern New South Wales.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, White throat, Black breast band, White spotted black flanks, Bright red rump, Red bill, Red eye-ring
Description
This small, striking finch is characterized by its grey head, white throat, and prominent black breast band. Its flanks are black with white spots, contrasting with a bright red rump and a red bill. They typically forage on the ground for seeds in pairs or small groups.
