What is "zebra finch"

n. A small Australasian weaverbird, (taxlink Taeniopygia guttata species noshow=1), that has markings similar to a zebra.

n. small Australian weaverbird with markings like a zebra's [syn: Poephila castanotis]

The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata [formerly Poephila guttata]), is the most common estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and some areas of the tropical far north. It can also be found natively in Indonesia and East Timor. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico, Portugal, Brazil and the United States.