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Diamond firetail (Stagonopleura guttata)
| Scientific Classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Estrildidae |
| Species: | Stagonopleura guttata |
| Common: | Diamond firetail |
The Diamond Firetail is a colorful species of estrildid finch found in eastern Australia, commonly along the slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
Identification
Adult Male
The adult male Diamond Firetail has a grey head, brown back and white underside with a crimson rump. There is a black band across its neck which continues down the side where it is spotted with white. The bill and eye ring are pinkish red and the legs and feet are dark grey.
Adult Female
The adult female Diamond Firetail is similar to the male but slighlty smaller.
Immature
Juveniles have black bill and are duller than the adults.
Gallery
Diamond firetail
Western Plains Zoo (2007)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Family: Estrildidae (weaver-finches)Diamond firetail (Stagonopleura guttata)