Zebra Finch - Taeniopygia guttata

Length 4.1 in (10.5 cm)
Weight 0.3-0.6 oz (9.4-15.7 g)
Clutch Size 4-6
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AS, OC
     

The Zebra Finch is the most common finch of Central Australia and is also found in Indonesia and East Timore. They have also been introduced to Puerto Rico, Portugal, Brazil and the United States. They are a very popular caged bird and are also used for genetic research.

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