About the Long-tailed Finch
The long-tailed finch is a common species of estrildid finch found in northern Australia, from the Kimberley region to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is a predominantly fawn-coloured bird with a pale grey head and prominent black bib and eyes. It inhabits dry savannah habitats in Australia and adapts readily to aviculture. It is known as the Hex finch in the United Kingdom, and Heck's finch in other parts of the world.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Poephila acuticauda |
| Species Codes | lotfin1, LTFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Finch belong to?
The Long-tailed Finch (Poephila acuticauda) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Finch?
The long-tailed finch is a common species of estrildid finch found in northern Australia, from the Kimberley region to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is a predominantly fawn-coloured bird with a pale grey head and prominent black bib and eyes. It inhabits dry savannah habitats in Australia and adapts r...
Where can I report a Long-tailed Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotfin1, or on iNaturalist.
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