Star Finch
Emblema ruficauda(Gould, J, 1837)
English (US) Star Finch
The Star Finch (Emblema ruficauda) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Estrildidae (Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies) in the order Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Emblema ruficauda
- Order
- Passeriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Star Finch
- Described by
- (Gould, J, 1837)
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 3 subspecies for this species.
- Emblema ruficauda subclarescens
- Emblema ruficauda clarescens
- Emblema ruficauda ruficauda
Taxonomic history
- First described as
- Amadina ruficauda
- Described by
- (Gould, J, 1837)
- Type locality
- Australia [= interior of New South Wales (Liverpool Plains)].
- Original description
- A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent islands pt1 pl.10 fig.2
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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