StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height13 cm
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"Red-eared Firetails are among the most solitary of Australian finches, rarely forming flocks."
Field Guide
Red-eared Firetail
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The Red-eared Firetail, also called the boorin, is a small finch-like bird found only in the forests and dense undergrowth of southwestern Western Australia. This species is often missed by casual observers due to its secretive habits and preference for thick vegetation, but it is well known among birdwatchers for its unique appearance and quiet, solitary lifestyle
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