In the sun-baked grasslands and open scrub of Australia, this familiar stripe-faced companion flits between seed heads with cheerful resolve. It feeds on grasses and tiny grains, timing its breeding to sudden rains that briefly transform dry country into abundance. What makes it extraordinary is its resilience — thriving in harsh, unpredictable climates, it mirrors the pulse of the land while spreading seeds across vast interiors. Small, social, and endlessly adaptable, a living rhythm of the outback.
Zebra Finch 👇
