StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height12 cm
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"Zebra Finches can go from hatching to breeding in just 7–8 days, making them one of the fastest maturing bird species."
Field Guide
Australian Zebra Finch
5 sections
The Zebra Finch is one of Australia’s most widespread and familiar finches, well adapted to the arid and semi-arid environments of the continent. Recognizable by its black-and-white barred rump and bright orange-red bill, this small, social bird is commonly seen in flocks near water sources throughout inland Australia.
Distribution Map
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