Australian Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia castanotis)
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Australian Zebra Finch

Taeniopygia castanotis (Gould, 1837)

12 gWeight

The Australian zebra finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) is the most common estrildid finch of Central Australia.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Australian zebra finch (Taeniopygia castanotis) is the most common estrildid finch of Central Australia. It ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool humid south and some areas of the tropical far north. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico and Portugal.

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Questions

How big is the Australian Zebra Finch?

The Australian Zebra Finch weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Australian Zebra Finch live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Australia (except Cape York Peninsula, northeastern Queensland and far southeastern).

Is the Australian Zebra Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Australian Zebra Finch as Least Concern.

What does the Australian Zebra Finch eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Australian Zebra Finch in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Australia (except Cape York Peninsula, northeastern Queensland and far southeastern)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Taeniopygia

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Australian Zebra Finch

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