Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)Zebra Finch – danger in numbers
In the good times, native bird species are seen in large numbers, such as seen with the Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata).
It is not all roses for native birds, when water resources start to dry out. In their search for water, if they have not flown elsewhere, they will flock around any water sources that is still available in their area, such as water troughs. One of the dangers for the Zebra Finches here, was one of the trough sources was deep, and with the number of birds coming into drink, some were forced under the water, due to the sheer number of other finches above them trying to also access the water.
The drowned Zebra Finches became easy food for other birds such as the Torresian Crow.
Lucky for some Zebra Finches, we were able to rescue them.
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- Scientific classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Estrildidae
- Genus: Taeniopygia
- Species: Taeniopygia guttata
Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)Zebra Finch – danger in numbers
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