Finches do best in pairs or groups of six or more however, they do breed quite readily. They are a relatively quiet species with vocalizations of small beeps and chirps. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:įinches are small passerine songbirds. Many other finch species are not easy distinguished by their appearances, but some experienced keepers may be able to make good guesses of the sex from the behavior of the bird. However, some color mutations of the zebra finch do exist where these markings do not show. For instance, male zebra finches have black and white barring on the breast and throat and bright orange cheek patches. Some finches are sexually dimorphic, which means males and females are visually different. Some species, such as the society finch, never existed in the wild, but were bred in Japan. The finch species kept as pets range from all over the world including Australia, Asia and India. Some finch species that are often seen in the pet trade include: Zebra, Society, Spice, Cordon Bleu, Gold, Gouldian, Parrot, Java, Orange weaver, and Strawberry WILD HISTORY: It is recommended that extra research be done for the particular species that you will be acquiring. This care sheet outlines basic care instructions for all species of finches. This is not a wild bird and will NOT be able to survive outside as those who were raised in the wild can. NOTE: If you tire of caring for your pet, find a good replacement home.
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