Distribution: Africa

Basic Care: Finch mix, fruits and vegetables, *Feast egg food, *Daily Essentials vitamins, *Calciboost. Sexing: Males grow up to 12" long narrow tail for breeding season.

Breeding: Can breed in cages or colonies. Parasitic bird uses nest of Melba finch or St. Helena's waxbill to lay eggs.

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Compatibility: Aggressive, best kept in M/F pair.

Hardiness: Hardy.

 

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