StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height11 cm
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"When moving through dense vegetation, Beautiful Firetails can be mistaken for small mammals due to the rustling sounds they make."
Field Guide
Beautiful Firetail
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The Beautiful Firetail is a small native Australian finch known for its deep red rump and fine dark barring on a white breast. Its compact, olive-brown body and tendency to move quickly through dense undergrowth often lead observers to mistake it for a small mammal. This species is most commonly found in southeastern Australia and Tasmania, where it is a familiar sight in coastal habitats.
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