Zebra Finch
A species of Finch, Also known as Spotted-sided Finch Scientific name : Taeniopygia castanotis Genus : Finch
Zebra Finch, A species of Finch
Also known as:
Spotted-sided Finch
Botanical name: Taeniopygia castanotis
Genus: Finch
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Description
The zebra Finch, with its cute teardrop eye stripes, is a popular pet. These birds have been kept in captivity for more than a century. They are a tiny, easy-to-care-for beginner bird. In the wild, they pair for life and both males and females build the nests and care for the young.
Size
10 cm
Life Expectancy
2-12 years 
Nest Placement
Building
Feeding Habits
Zebra Finch predominantly feeds on semi-ripe and ripe grass seeds, occasionally consuming dry seeds, showcasing a specific adaptation to seed foraging.
Habitat
Zebra Finch predominantly inhabit arid and semi-arid regions, favoring habitats near fresh water. They are commonly found in grasslands interspersed with trees and shrubs, open woodlands, and occasionally in cultivated lands, including rice fields. These birds thrive in areas where vegetation is more abundant, which frequently coincides with regions of concentrated rainfall. Their habitat can range from low coastal areas to montane elevations, reaching up to 2300 meters above sea level.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Distribution Area
The zebra finch has the most extensive mainland distribution of the Australian estrilids, being found in about 75% of mainland Australia, as the subspecies Taeniopygia guttata castanotis. This subspecies is generally not found on the coasts, except for the arid western edge. As the subspecies T. g. guttata, it is distributed from the islands Lombok and Sumbawa in the Lesser Sundas east to Luang and Sermata, and south to Sumba, Sawu, Dao, Roti, Semau, and Timor.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Finch Species
Zebra Finch 
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