zebra finch

The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a small Australian waxbill, often kept as a cage bird. It is primarily gray above and white below, with a red or orange bill and a black-and-white barred tail. Males also have a black-barred throat. The zebra finch is also known as the chestnut-eared finch.12

Finches, in general, are small, seed-eating songbirds with conical bills. They are found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and South America, as well as parts of Africa. Many finch species are brightly colored, while others are protectively colored with spots and streaks. Finches are known for their singing abilities and many are kept as cage birds.3