Mountain Firetail
Oreostruthus fuliginosus
The Mountain Firetail (Oreostruthus fuliginosus) is a legendary munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 18 g. The mountain firetail is a common species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea.
About the Mountain Firetail
The mountain firetail is a common species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000–50,000 km2 (7,700–19,300 sq mi). It is the only species in the genus Oreostruthus.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Mountain Firetail look like?
- The mountain firetail is a common species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea.
- How big is a Mountain Firetail?
- The Mountain Firetail is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Mountain Firetail?
- The Mountain Firetail occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Mountain Firetail?
- The Mountain Firetail is most easily confused with the Arabian Waxbill, the Red-eared Parrotfinch and the Great-billed Mannikin.
- Is the Mountain Firetail endangered?
- The Mountain Firetail is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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