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Star Finch (eastern)
Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 3/26/2008
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: Fri Sep 07 2018 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Star Finch (southern)
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The distribution of the Star Finch is poorly known however it generally occurs in grasslands and grassy woodlands that are located close to bodies of fresh water. The Star Finch feeds on the seeds of grasses and other annual plants.
Threats
The Star Finch disappeared from most of its range before the decline could be linked to any process, however it likely to have been the degradation of habitat from over-grazing and trampling of livestock.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
56
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
Several (> 3 - < 10)
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
< 1yr
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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