Red-eared Firetail
NameRed-eared Firetail
Common NameRed-eared Firetail
Scientific NameStagonopleura oculata
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe Red-eared Firetail has a greyish-brown head and back, with a distinctive bright red patch behind the eye. Its underparts are white with fine black barring, creating a scaled pattern. It possesses a bright red conical bill and a crimson rump.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched 'ssit-ssit' or 'tseet-tseet' contact call. The song is a series of soft, high-pitched, somewhat reedy notes.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southwestern corner of Western Australia, primarily found from Perth south to Albany and east to Esperance.
Identifying Featuresbright red ear patch, bright red conical bill, finely barred white underparts, crimson rump, small size
Description
This small, striking finch is endemic to southwestern Australia, easily recognized by its bright red ear patch and conical bill. It typically forages on the ground, consuming seeds and some insects.
