Mountain Firetail
A species of Mountain Firetail Scientific name : Oreostruthus fuliginosus Genus : Mountain Firetail
Mountain Firetail, A species of Mountain Firetail
Botanical name: Oreostruthus fuliginosus
Genus: Mountain Firetail
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The mountain firetail (Oreostruthus fuliginosus) is a common species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000-50,000 km. It is the only species in the genus Oreostruthus. It is commonly found in subtropical or tropical dry forest. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Mountain Firetail consumes a mix of grass seeds, fruit, and insects. They forage in dense grass, bamboo, and on the ground, typically in pairs or small groups, while remaining unobtrusive.
Habitat
The habitat of mountain Firetail primarily includes high mountain regions with montane forests and forest edges adjoining alpine grasslands. These birds are commonly found in areas with mixed forests consisting of southern beech (Nothofagus) and Pandanus palms, and also frequent forest openings.
Dite type
Herbivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mountain Firetail Species
Mountain Firetail