Shafttail Finch. Also known as Long-tailed Grassfinch.

Distribution: Australia

Basic Care: Finch mix, fruits and vegetables, *Feast egg food, *Daily Essentials vitamins, *Calciboost.

Sexing: Females have pear-shaped bib. Breeding: Can breed in cages or colonies in 1/2 open wood nest box or large dome bamboo nest. Prefer coco fiber and jute nesting material.

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Compatibility: Non-aggressive, can mix with most finches.

Hardiness: Hardy.

 

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