4,587 observationsLeast Concern
Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia guttata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Estrildidae ›Genus: Taeniopygia
About
The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata ), is the most common estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and some areas of the tropical far north. It can also be found natively in Indonesia and East Timor. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico and Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Zebra Finch is Taeniopygia guttata.
- The Zebra Finch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Zebra Finch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Zebra Finch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Zebra Finch belongs to the class Aves.
- Zebra Finch belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Zebra Finch belongs to the family Estrildidae.
- Zebra Finch belongs to the genus Taeniopygia.