{"id":7817,"date":"2024-08-06T11:58:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T11:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7817"},"modified":"2026-03-15T08:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T08:35:07","slug":"silver-diamond-firetail-finch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/product\/silver-diamond-firetail-finch\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver 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 southeastern Australia, including parts of New South Wales and Victoria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> Prefers open woodlands, grassy areas, and regions with scattered shrubs. It is adaptable to various types of open and semi-arid environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Food:<\/strong> Seeds, particularly from grasses and weeds, along with small fruits and insects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding Behavior:<\/strong> Forages on the ground and in low vegetation, using its beak to pick up seeds and small food items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breeding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nesting:<\/strong> Builds nests in shrubs or low trees, typically using a combination of grasses, twigs, and feathers to create a compact, cup-shaped structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg Quantity:<\/strong> Generally 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> Typically 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 found in small flocks or pairs. The Silver Diamond Firetail Finch is social and active, frequently seen foraging and interacting with others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocalization:<\/strong> Produces a range of soft, melodious chirps and calls. The vocalizations are gentle and used for communication within flocks and during mating displays.<\/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 metallicus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> About 12-13 cm (4.7-5.1 inches) in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> Males have a distinctive appearance with a bright metallic sheen, predominantly silver-gray with hints of green. They have striking red and white accents, especially noticeable on the tail and wings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head and Neck:<\/strong> The head is gray with a prominent white throat and a contrasting dark stripe running from the beak to the chest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wings:<\/strong> The wings are silver-gray with red and white spots, providing a beautiful contrast to the body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tail:<\/strong> The tail feathers are long and pointed, with a silver base and red tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beak:<\/strong> Conical and robust, adapted for seed consumption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legs and Feet:<\/strong> Pinkish to reddish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[156,15],"product_tag":[164],"class_list":{"0":"post-7817","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\/7817","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=7817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7817"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7817"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}