{"id":7811,"date":"2024-08-06T11:51:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T11:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7811"},"modified":"2025-05-29T01:12:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T01:12:37","slug":"gray-diamond-firetail-finch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/product\/gray-diamond-firetail-finch\/","title":{"rendered":"Gray Diamond Firetail Finch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product_desc-row\">\n<div class=\"product_desc-desc\">\n<p><strong>Important Keys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Native to eastern Australia, including areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> Prefers open woodlands, grassy clearings, and areas with scattered shrubs. It is also found in lightly wooded or semi-arid regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Food:<\/strong> Seeds, especially from grasses and weeds, as well as small fruits and insects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding Behavior:<\/strong> Forages on the ground in small groups, picking at seeds and small plant matter. It also forages in low vegetation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breeding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nesting:<\/strong> Builds nests in shrubs or low trees using grasses, twigs, and feathers. The nest is often a compact, cup-shaped structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg Quantity:<\/strong> Typically lays 3-5 eggs per clutch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incubation Period:<\/strong> About 12-14 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fledging:<\/strong> Chicks fledge (leave the nest) around 20-25 days after hatching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Wild:<\/strong> Generally around 5-7 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Captivity:<\/strong> Can live up to 8-10 years or more with proper care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social Structure:<\/strong> Often seen in pairs or small flocks. The Gray Diamond Firetail Finch is social and active, frequently seen in groups foraging and interacting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocalization:<\/strong> Produces a range of soft, melodious calls and chirps used for communication between mates and within flocks. The calls are typically pleasant and not overly loud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zumma.la-studioweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/content-single-product-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"34\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Stagonopleura guttata<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> About 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> Males are known for their striking appearance, featuring a mix of gray and white with vibrant red accents. The body is predominantly gray with a hint of greenish sheen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head and Neck:<\/strong> The head is gray with a white throat and a prominent black patch on the chest, resembling a &#8220;diamond&#8221; pattern.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wings:<\/strong> The wings are gray with red and white spots, especially noticeable on the shoulders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tail:<\/strong> The tail feathers are dark with a subtle red base and white tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beak:<\/strong> Conical and strong, well-suited for cracking seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legs and Feet:<\/strong> Pinkish or reddish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8634,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[156,15],"product_tag":[164],"class_list":{"0":"post-7811","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-finches","7":"product_cat-uncategorized","8":"product_tag-finches","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"sale","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7811"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7811"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7811"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}