Photo: Jim Bendon from Karratha, Australia / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Star Finch
Emblema ruficauda
Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) is a member of the Estrildidae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Estrildidae Waxbills, Munias & Allies
- Genus Emblema
- Species ruficauda
Quick facts
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) is a member of the Estrildidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU nw to ne (formerly ec) Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Star Finch live?
The Star Finch is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU nw to ne (formerly ec) Australia.
What family does the Star Finch belong to?
The Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) belongs to the Estrildidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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