Zebra Finch (Poephila castanotis) The Zebra Finch (Poephila castanotis) is probably the commonest and most frequently finch in captivity. There are over 30 different color mutations. The sexes are very easy to determine (females have no ear patches) and they can be bred in either single pairs or in a colony (more than 3 pairs)....
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The Zebra Finch
The Zebra Finch by: Kerri McCoy Zebras Finches are probably by far the most popular kept finch here in the States. Their reputation for being prolific breeders, being easy to care for, and being downright sociable makes owning them most rewarding. Many do not know that zebra finches come in a large variety of colors....
Shafttail Finch
The Shaft-tail Finch – by Kerri McCoy The Heck’s Grassfinch or Shaftail, as it is also called, is an elegant Australian finch with a rather comical demeanor. Don’t let their size of 6-7 inches fool you; they are peaceful birds that can be housed with any other finches of similar demeanor. The only problem...
Parson Finch
Parson Finch (Poephila cincta) – by Kerri McCoy The Parson’s Finch, also called the Black Throated Finch, is a stunning Australian finch with a very peaceful nature. Although it should not be housed with the closely related Heck’s Grassfinch or the Masked Grassfinch; I have found that housing it with any of the other Australian...
Painted Firetail Finch
The Painted Firetail Finch (emblema picta) By: Kerri McCoy, NFSS 1st Vice President Looking for an addition to your mixed aviary community? Look no further. The Painted Firetail Finch is an outstanding subject to consider due to their non-aggressive demeanor and social nature. Due to their rarity in U.S. aviculture, hobbyists will find the...
Painted Finch
Painted Finch (Emblema picta) The Painted Finch comes from the arid areas of north western Australia through the Northern Territory and into Queensland and northern south Australia. Females lack the red on the face and chest, and these finches appear to be strongly monogamous with the pair bond being formed prior to obtaining adult plumage....
Owl or Bicheno Finch
Owl Finch or Bicheno Finch (Poephila Bichenovii) The Owl Finch is also known as the Bicheno, Double-Barred finch, Banded finch or Ringed finch. Found in the dry areas of Australia, usually in flocks of 20 to 40 birds. This is one of the smallest grass finches, being only 3-1/2 to 4 inches long The Owl...
Owl Finch
The Owl Finch By: Kerri McCoy, Cahaba Aviaries The Bicheno finch is one of the tiniest Australian finches. Size ranges from 3-4 inches. They are not as popular as the other Australians, because many believe they lack the vivid coloring of others. I do not agree. While the Bicheno finch does not have vivid...
Cordon Blue, The Blue-capped
Breeding and Handraising Blue-cap Cordon Bleus by: Kerri McCoy Part I – Breeding Blue Cap Cordon Bleus I acquired my first waxbill quite by coincidence, an elderly gentleman gave him to me. I had no experience with the waxbills; most of my experience lied with the Australian finches. I took the male, blue cap...