Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia guttata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyEstrildidae (Waxbills and Allies)
- GenusTaeniopygia (Zebra Finches)
- SpeciesTaeniopygia guttata (Zebra Finch)
About the Zebra Finch
The Sunda zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found in the Lesser Sundas. For almost two centuries, its closest relative from Australia was generally included in T.guttata as a subspecies; since the 2020s it is generally considered a separate species Taeniopygia castanotis.
Most pre-2020 literature referencing "T.guttata" actually refers to the birds now known as T.castanotis – in particular physiological, neurological and behavioral studies generally used "T.guttata" for the Australian species, because T.guttata sensu stricto was never kept in captivity in significant numbers, and thus was unavailable for such research.
Differences between the two zebrafinches are slight. Purebred adult males, however, can immediately distinguished by the grey throat of T.guttata, while that region is barred black-and-white in T.castanotis. These namesake "zebra" markings are limited to a barely visible patch on the sides of the lower neck in T.guttata. In direct comparison, the Sunda species has a slight brownish hue on the top of the head and the underside.
More importantly, during their courtship rituals, the Sunda... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Zebra Finch in Cape Range
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Flinders Ranges National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Cape Range | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Komodo National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Sierra Nevada National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 7 | Wadden Sea National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 8 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 9 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 10 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 12 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 13 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 14 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Zebra Finch in Cape Range?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Zebra Finch sighting in Cape Range, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Zebra Finch in Cape Range?
January has the highest sighting rate for Zebra Finch in Cape Range in our monthly data.