Mountain Firetail
NameMountain Firetail
Common NameMountain Firetail
Scientific NameOreostruthus fuliginosus
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dull olive-brown to sooty brown. The underparts are reddish-brown, becoming brighter red on the belly and flanks, with a crimson rump. It has a bright coral-red bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft 'tsit' or 'seep' calls, sometimes given in a rapid series of notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the mountains of New Guinea, found in the central highlands at elevations typically above 2,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesBright coral-red bill, Dull olive-brown upperparts, Reddish belly and flanks, Crimson rump
Description
The Mountain Firetail is a small, stocky finch characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and striking reddish underparts. It inhabits montane forests and subalpine grasslands, typically foraging for seeds and insects.
