Diamond firetail finch தமிழ்||Finches||Exotic Finches||Diamond firetail bird||Finches bird tamil

Diamond Firetails are popular in aviculture and are commonly kept as pets. Within their natural range, their numbers have been adversely affected by clearing for agriculture or urban development, as well as predation of their eggs and young. Therefore, these finches are classified as Endangered or Vulnerable.

These social birds are usually found in pairs or in small groups of up to five individuals. Outside the breeding season, they may be seen in large flocks with fifty birds or more of them hopping around on the ground in their search for food. They also occur in mixed species flocks with other grass finch species. When flushed from the ground, their wings often make a loud "whirr" sound.

Their life span is usually between 5 to 7 years, but well-cared-for captive birds can expect to live up to 10 years.
Males and females look alike and are generally difficult to sex, except for some slight differences that may or may not be discernible.