Gold Breast Finch
These tiny birds are called Gold-Breast, named after their chests ranging from a dull yellow to a deep gold coloring. These are some of the smallest finches we have in our aviaries and often get mistaken for babies. The way to tell the difference between a male and female is shown in the above picture. […]
Silverbill Finch
The silverbill finch is our service technician Jared’s favorite bird. This may have something to do with their mellow nature, not only making them the perfect fit with you aviary, but also keeping Jared’s fingers free of little bird bites!! In fact, the only time he was bit by a silverbill it was because he […]
Spice Finch
Spice up your aviary with a spice finch! These birds are very hearty and originate from South China, Taiwan, India and Hainan. Spice finches are easy to care for and will thrive in a colony or as a couple. Like many birds, their diets consist of seeds, greens, insects and eggs. It may be hard […]
Blue Capps
This little finch does surprisingly well in captivity if the conditions are adequate, but breeding is often difficult. However, this does not keep the males from performing an extravagant mating ritual which involves the male flying to the top of a prominent perch, flattening his crown feathers while fluffing out the feathers at the base […]
Diamond Doves
These little gray beauties originate from Australia and contain white diamond spots on their wings offset with a black edge, and have a unique bright orange ring around their eyes. They are very affectionate birds with each other and prefer to have a mate or to live in a flock of birds. The mating ritual […]
Red Ears
One glance and it is easy to see where this finch received its nickname! Commonly referred to as Waxbill’s, they originated from Africa and are typically a more social and active bird. Like many species, if you hear a Red Ear singing, you know you have identified the male. And these males like to belt […]
Bird Spotlight: Green Singers
About these birds There is a finch whose name may confuse you on their looks. The Green Singer Finch actually is a grey and yellow. These birds originated in Africa, and the way to tell the difference between male and female is the the coloring. The male has a brighter shade compared to the duller […]
Bird Spotlight: Canaries
The anticipation was palpable. This evening Grandma would meet her bird for the first time. The bird cage, toys and supplies had been carefully washed; food, and fresh millet had been purchased. Grandma wondered aloud what her canary would look like; what to name him; would he like his new home; and how to properly care for the new […]
