Distribution:  Africa

Basic Care:   Finch Mix, fruits and vegetables, *Feast Egg Food, *Daily Essentials vitamins, *Calciboost

Sexing:  Males sing, best to DNA sex

Breeding:  Can breed in cages or colonies in 1/2 open wood nest boxes or large dome bamboo nest.  Prefers coco fiber and jute nesting material.

Lifespan:  5-7 years

Compatibility:  Non-aggressive, can mix with most finches

Hardiness:  Hardy

 

*The Birdcare Company products (see products "for sale online")