Australian Zebra Finch

Taeniopygia castanotis (Gould, 1837)

Australian Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia castanotis, is a passerine of the Estrildidae family that breeds in Australia, apart from Cape York Peninsula, north-east Queensland and the far south-east. It is widespread across much of mainland Australia and is especially associated with drier country. The bird favours places near water and areas where rain gathers, including grassland with scattered trees and shrubs, open woodland, and cultivated land such as rice fields. It was described by Gould in 1837. Its range is the most extensive of the Australian estrildids on the mainland.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Estrildidae — Waxbills, Munias & Allies

Breeding range

Australasia: Australia (except Cape York Pen., ne QLD and far se)