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Zebra Finch

Zebra Finch
Zebra Finch
The Australian Grass Finches are among the most popular cage birds. The Zebra Finch has a very characteristic call that resembles a child's toy trumpet. Finch lovers enjoy watching the social interaction of these small and active birds.

In the wild, Zebra Finches are widely distributed throughout the Australian mainland in the drier areas. Finches have beaks specially designed for cracking grass seeds.


Facts

Order:   Psittaciformes Family:   Psittacidae
Genus:   Poephila Species:   guttata
Weaning Age:   approx. 4 weeks Sexual Maturity:   90 days after hatching
Life Span:   5-12 years Body Weight:   15-30 grams (0.5-1.0 oz)
Head To Tail Length:   8-15 cm (3-6 in)
Habitat Size L x W x H:   76 x 46 x 91 cm (30 x 18 x 36 in)
Habitat Bar Spacing:   10 mm (0.4 in)