Star Finch
Star Finch (<em>Emblema ruficauda</em>) is a species of Waxbills, Munias &amp; Allies (<em>Estrildidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Emblema; binomial: Emblema ruficauda; authority: (Gould, 1837).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Move to Bathilda from Neochmia (Olsson & Alström 2020). Move from Bathilda to Emblema following AviList v2025.
