Red-eared Firetail
Dwardengoolnganiyir are magnificently coloured birds of the forest, and most commonly seen in the Perth Hills.
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Bushland
Noongar Names: Dwardengoolnganiyir
Scientific Name: Stagonopleura oculata
Conservation Status: Least concern
Threats: Cat predation and habitat loss
Will they visit?:Â They frequently visit home gardens with dense vegetation and located near large reserves
Natural Distribution:Â Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region
Red-eared Firetail -(C) Georgina Steytler
Red-eared Firetail – (C) Georgina Steytler
‘Red-eared Firetail (C)Geoff Taylor 2012 birdlifephotography.org.au’
‘Red-eared Firetail (C)John Barkla 2011 birdlifephotography.org.au’
‘Red-eared Firetail (C)Ken Glasson 2016 birdlifephotography.org.au’
‘Red-eared Firetail (C)William Betts 2017 birdlifephotography.org.au’
Red-eared Firetail – – (C) Georgina Steytler
Habitat at a Glance
See Habitat Guide for more detail
Shelter: Dense vegetation
Diet: Seeds and Insects
Water: Bird baths
ReWild Benefit: Pest control
Habitat Guide - Shelter
Natural Shelter
Red-eared Firetails require dense vegetation in a garden. They build nests within dense shrubs and tree canopies. A garden planted with diverse shrubs including grevilleas, banksias, paperbarks, and bottlebrushes can provide suitable nesting sites. They prefer areas with good urban canopy featuring large trees.
Birds build their nests with materials collected around the garden including twigs, bark, grass, cobwebs, fabrics, and even pet fur. Clumping grasses and groundcovers in the garden can provide natural nesting materials for nesting birds as well.
Red-eared Firetails forage close to the ground and require dense shrubs for protection from predators.
Habitat Guide - Food and Water
Providing natural sources of food
Red-eared Firetails feed on seeds. Plant a variety of native grasses next to tall shrubs and trees for a great wildlife garden to provide food, shelter, nesting materials and nest sites.
Providing sources of water
A shaded bird bath offers a good refuge to escape the summer heat. Bird baths can be hung from prominent branches or in the forks of trees. This can provide a safe place for birds to drink away from cats and dogs.
ReWild Benefits
Red-eared Firetails help to control pest species and disperse seeds around the ecosystem. Visit BirdLife  Australia to learn more about our native birds of prey. If you have seen one in your neighbourhood or around the home you can record your sighting on Birdata  and help scientists monitor their population
