RarityUncommon
Height13 cm
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"Red-eared Firetails are among the most solitary of Australian finches, rarely forming flocks."
Field Guide
Red-eared Firetail
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The Red-eared Firetail, also called the boorin, is a small finch-like bird found only in the forests and dense undergrowth of southwestern Western Australia. This species is often missed by casual observers due to its secretive habits and preference for thick vegetation, but it is well known among birdwatchers for its unique appearance and quiet, solitary lifestyle
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Red-eared Firetail has been recorded.
- Cape Le Grand National ParkKey spotWestern Australia
- Cheynes Beach Caravan ParkKey spotWestern Australia · 43 species · seen 201 days ago
- Ellis Brook Valley ReserveKey spotWestern Australia · 13 species · 14 sightings · seen 43 days ago
- Emu PointKey spotWestern Australia
- Faunadale Nature ReserveKey spotWestern Australia
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