Diamond Firetail
Stagonopleura guttata
VulnerableAves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae
About
The diamond firetail is a species of estrildid finch that is endemic to Australia. It has a patchy distribution and generally occupies drier forests and grassy woodlands west of the Great Dividing Range from South East Queensland to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. While it is a small stocky bird it is one of the largest finches in Australia. The birds are very distinctive with a black breast-band on a white breast. The flanks are black with white spots and it has a scarlet rump and a black tail.
Fun Fact
While it is a small stocky bird it is one of the largest finches in Australia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in open grassy eucalypt forest and woodland, heath, mallee country, farmland and grassland with scattered trees.
Diet
Diet of grass seeds; ripe or partially ripe.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change