There may be nothing sweeter than the song of the finch. These are small birds, ranging in length from about 3.8 inches to 9 inches. They can weigh as little as .3 ounces or as much as 3 ounces. They are typically brown, sometimes green, with a good deal of black. Less common colors include [...]
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Bird Care For Your New Zebra Finch
Posted September 15th, 2009 by admin | No CommentsZebra Finches attain a size of 4″ and ordinarily the Zebra Finch might reach up to 5 years in its natural surroundings, averaging out 5 to 10 years in captivity with a upper limit of 12 to 15years. Males and females are really alike in size, only are easily differentiated from each other because the [...]
Is this a Zebra Finch?
Posted September 14th, 2009 by admin | No CommentsNot sure on this one…it might be a zebra finch? Anyone know?
Photo Credit: Belinda Pye
Photo taken at the Australia Zoo