• Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it.

    Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in the gallery and more.
ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.
Why Zebra?
delia todd

Why Zebra? (Taeniopygia guttata)

Not quite sure why they got this name, as they're more spotty than stripey I think LOL

Back at home after a lovely afternoon exploring the Torndirrup NP, this was the first bird waiting to greet us.
Click to expand...
Habitat
Seaside garden
Location
Little Grove, Albany, Western Australia
Date taken
9 November 2019
Scientific name
Taeniopygia guttata
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
AndrewG
Don't know why there called that, but sure are pretty little things, well captured Delia, tfs.
 
M
it's the black and white tail stripes I think....beauties though and a super shot Delia
 
peterow
What a beauty. A brilliant colourfully lit close up capture Delia. Great to see, well done.
 
mali
Supetr close-up Delia...I had a next door neighbour many years ago, who had these wee birds in his aviary.
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
Lovely detailed close up, pose and capture Delia, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
It sure is a beautiful Finch and you captured it brillianty girl! Nice work D!
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
delia todd
Date added
View count
322
Comment count
16

Share this media

Back
Top