About the Star Finch
The star finch is a seed-eating bird species found in northern Australia. It has a distinctive red face and bill, and broad white spots down its flanks. One of its three subspecies may be extinct.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Emblema ruficauda |
| Species Codes | stafin1, STFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Star Finch belong to?
The Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Star Finch?
The star finch is a seed-eating bird species found in northern Australia. It has a distinctive red face and bill, and broad white spots down its flanks. One of its three subspecies may be extinct....
Where can I report a Star Finch sighting?
You can log sightings of Star Finch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stafin1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
222
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