Sunda Zebra Finch

Overview

Sunda Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a species of Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A small finch with black-and-white barred breast and orange cheek patches in males; a popular pet and one of the most studied songbirds in science; lives in arid Australian scrub in flocks.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Taeniopygia; binomial: Taeniopygia guttata; authority: (Vieillot, 1817). Typical size: 10cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Taeniopygia guttata from Zebra Finch to Sunda Zebra Finch with split of T. castanotis.