About the Red-browed Firetail
The red-browed finch is an estrildid finch native to the east coast of Australia. This species has established introduced populations near Perth and in the Darling Ranges, and is also feral in French Polynesia. It is commonly found in temperate forest and dry savannah habitats. It may also be found in dry forest and mangrove habitats in tropical regions.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Neochmia temporalis |
| Species Codes | rebfir1, RBFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-browed Firetail belong to?
The Red-browed Firetail (Neochmia temporalis) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-browed Firetail?
The red-browed finch is an estrildid finch native to the east coast of Australia. This species has established introduced populations near Perth and in the Darling Ranges, and is also feral in French Polynesia. It is commonly found in temperate forest and dry savannah habitats. It may also be found ...
Where can I report a Red-browed Firetail sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-browed Firetail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebfir1, or on iNaturalist.
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