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Star Finch
BeginnerBathilda ruficauda
Small finch from Australia. Olive-green body with red face and white star-like spots scattered across plumage. Gentle and easy to keep.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜30℃
Lifespan
5-7 years
Size
11-12cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Finch seeds, greens, cuttlebone powder
About
The star finch (Bathilda ruficauda) is a small estrildid finch native to grassland and woodland near water in northern Australia. Olive-green with a red face and white star-like spots on the flanks, it is gentle and easy to keep, doing well in mixed aviaries. Some wild populations have declined due to habitat change.
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Basic Info
Origin
northern Australia
Lifespan
5-7 years
Size
11-12cm
Temperature
18〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Finch seeds, greens, cuttlebone powder
Care Guide
Housing
Keep in pairs or small groups. Mixed flocks OK
Breeding
Breeds in enclosed nests. Yellow-face mutations exist
Temperament
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
地鳴き · © Janine Duffy · xeno-canto XC511713 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Bathilda ruficauda (Gould, 1837)
Synonyms: Bathilda ruficauda
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
IUCN VU · Vulnerable
Neochmia (Bathilda) ruficauda(ホシマンチョウ)。IUCN 危急(VU)。
Sources: BirdLife DataZone
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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