Zebra Finch
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Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia guttata
Zebra Finches are small, colorful birds that love to sing and chirp. They have beautiful stripes on their cheeks and are very social, often living in groups with their friends.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Zebra Finch has a striking reddish-orange beak and a grey head. Males boast vibrant orange cheek patches and bold zebra-striped markings on their throat and chest, with spotted chestnut flanks. Females are plainer, lacking these distinct colourful features.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyEstrildidaeGenusTaeniopygia
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby finches learn their songs by copying their fathers, just like people!
In the wild, they often live in huge flocks of up to 100 birds!
They often pair for life, showing strong loyalty to their mate!
Zebra finches love to chatter, making a constant "teet-teet" sound!
Special abilities
Ability
Rapid Recruiter
Zebra Finch can breed very quickly because this helps them rapidly increase their numbers when food is plentiful.
Ability
Song Weaver
Zebra Finch can learn complex songs from other finches, which helps them communicate and attract mates.
Ability
Desert Drinker
Zebra Finch has a special drinking technique that lets them quickly sip water in arid environments, avoiding predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-12 cm
- Wingspan
- 15-18 cm
- Weight
- 0.01-0.016 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-7 years
- Top Speed
- 45 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 4-8
- Incubation
- 11-16 days
Diet & Feeding
Tiny seeds and a few insects make up the main diet of this active little bird.
Primary Foods
- Grass Seeds
- Plant Seeds
- Small Insects
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Brown Falcon
Falco berigora
A native raptor that preys on finches.
eaten by
Feral Cat
Felis catus
An introduced predator of finches.
eats
Brown's Lovegrass
Eragrostis brownii
A primary source of nutritious seeds.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a pet bird, always ask the owner before getting close.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Zebra Finch?
10-12 cm
What is Zebra Finch's wingspan?
15-18 cm
How much does Zebra Finch weigh?
0.01-0.016 kg
How long does Zebra Finch live?
2-7 years
How fast can Zebra Finch move?
45 km/h
What does Zebra Finch eat?
Tiny seeds and a few insects make up the main diet of this active little bird.
Where is Zebra Finch usually found?
Grasslands
How does Zebra Finch hunt?
Foraging
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