St. Helena's Waxbill. Also known as Common Waxbill.

Distribution: Africa

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

Sexing: Males have brighter red streak over eyes and red color on belly.

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. Require live food to breed & raise young.

Lifespan: 5-7 years

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

Hardiness: Hardy.

 

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