About the Beautiful Firetail
The beautiful firetail is a common species of estrildid finch found in Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi). The species inhabits temperate shrubland habitats in Australia. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Stagonopleura bella |
| Species Codes | beafir1, BEFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beautiful Firetail belong to?
The Beautiful Firetail (Stagonopleura bella) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Beautiful Firetail?
The beautiful firetail is a common species of estrildid finch found in Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi). The species inhabits temperate shrubland habitats in Australia. The IUCN has classified the species as being of least concern....
Where can I report a Beautiful Firetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Beautiful Firetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beafir1, or on iNaturalist.
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