Zebra Finch
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28147777" class="extiw" title="d:Q28147777"><span title="Spanish photographer">Diego Delso</span></a></bdi> (CC BY-SA 3.0)
NameZebra Finch
Common NameZebra Finch
Scientific NameTaeniopygia guttata
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsMales feature a grey head, white belly, and prominent orange cheek patches bordered by a black tear-drop stripe. Their flanks are chestnut with white spots, and the tail is distinctly barred black and white. Females are duller, lacking the orange cheek patches and flank markings, with a grey head and white belly. Both sexes possess a bright red-orange conical beak.
Vocalization / CallKnown for their varied and complex vocalizations, including short, sharp 'beep' calls, trills, and a distinctive, often elaborate song performed by males.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, savanna, shrubland, arid regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Australia and the Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia). They have also been introduced to other regions globally.
Identifying Featuresbright red-orange conical beak, orange cheek patches (males), chestnut flanks with white spots (males), black and white barred tail, small size
Description
The Zebra Finch is a small, highly social bird native to Australia, known for its active nature and distinctive vocalizations. They are often found foraging on the ground in arid and semi-arid grasslands, primarily feeding on seeds.
