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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Estrildidae

Long-tailed Finch

Poephila acuticauda

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
14 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Partially migratory

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ATK 83

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 83).

DEF 58

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 58).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Northwestern to North-central Australia Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Poephila acuticauda acuticauda

    n WA (nw Australia)

  • Poephila acuticauda hecki

    n NT to nw QLD (nc Australia)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Poephila acuticauda

Which family does it belong to?

Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Northwestern to North-central Australia

Sources & credits

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