Latin Name: Taeniopygia guttata
Lifespan Wild: 2-3 yrs
Lifespan Captivity: 5-12 yrs
Weight: 12 grams
Diet: Omnivore, though their diet is primarily made up of seeds. THey will also eat fruit, vegetables and insects
Mating Season: Variable, mates at any time of year following substantial rainfall
Clutch: 4-6 eggs
Active: Diurnal