Distribution: Australia

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

Sexing: Males have orange cheek patch.

Breeding: Can breed in cages or colonies in 1/2 open wood nest box or large dome bamboo nest; prolific breeders. Prefer coco fiber and jute nesting material.

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Compatibility: Can be aggressive when breeding, but can mix with most finches.

Hardiness: Hardy.

 

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