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キンカチョウ (Zebra Finch)

Taeniopygia guttata

Least Concern
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キンカチョウ(Taeniopygia guttata)は世界で最も人気のあるペットの鳥の一種で、オーストラリア内陸の乾燥草原や低木地帯原産の小型種子食性鳥類です。雄のチェスナット色の頬斑、縞模様の胸、オレンジ色のくちばしが特徴で、さえずりと歌の学習研究において最も重要なモデル動物の一つです。IUCNレッドリストで軽度懸念(LC)に分類されています。

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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of キンカチョウ?
The scientific name of キンカチョウ is Taeniopygia guttata. It belongs to the genus Taeniopygia.
What is the conservation status of キンカチョウ?
キンカチョウ (Taeniopygia guttata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does キンカチョウ live?
キンカチョウ 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 キンカチョウ belong to?
キンカチョウ (Taeniopygia guttata) belongs to the genus Taeniopygia, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is キンカチョウ endangered?
No, キンカチョウ (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 キンカチョウ belong to?
キンカチョウ (Taeniopygia guttata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of キンカチョウ?
The closest relatives of キンカチョウ in the genus Taeniopygia include カノコスズメ.

Native Range — 11 Countries

Genus Taeniopygia — 2 Species

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カノコスズメ
Taeniopygia bichenovii
LC
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キンカチョウ
Taeniopygia guttata
LC

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