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Timorzebraamadine

Taeniopygia guttata

Least Concern

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One of the most popular cage birds worldwide, zebra finches are small, seed-eating songbirds native to arid and semi-arid grasslands across mainland Australia and the Lesser Sunda Islands. Males display distinctive orange cheek patches, red beaks, and barred flanks. Highly social, living in flocks that may number thousands in the wild, zebra finches are fundamental model organisms in neuroscience research on vocal learning, song development, and the neural basis of learning and memory.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)

Species

Taeniopygia guttata (Timorzebraamadine)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンカチョウ

Chinese 斑胸草雀

Spanish Diamante Cebra de Timor

French Diamant mandarin

German Timorzebraamadine

Portuguese mandarim

Russian Зебровая амадина

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Ringelamadine

Taeniopygia bichenovii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Timorzebraamadine?

The scientific name of Timorzebraamadine is Taeniopygia guttata. It belongs to the genus Taeniopygia.

What is the conservation status of Timorzebraamadine?

Timorzebraamadine (Taeniopygia guttata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Timorzebraamadine live?

Timorzebraamadine is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia.

What family does Timorzebraamadine belong to?

Timorzebraamadine (Taeniopygia guttata) belongs to the genus Taeniopygia, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Timorzebraamadine endangered?

No, Timorzebraamadine (Taeniopygia guttata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Timorzebraamadine belong to?

Timorzebraamadine (Taeniopygia guttata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Timorzebraamadine?

The closest relatives of Timorzebraamadine in the genus Taeniopygia include Ringelamadine.