How difficult is it to keep Java Sparrow (Silver)?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Java Sparrow (Silver)?

The ideal temperature for Java Sparrow (Silver) is 20〜30℃. Recommended humidity is 40〜60%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Java Sparrow (Silver)?

The average lifespan of Java Sparrow (Silver) is 7-12 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Java Sparrow (Silver) get?

Java Sparrow (Silver) typically reaches 14-16cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Java Sparrow (Silver)?

Java Sparrow (Silver) feeds on: Seeds, pellets, greens, cuttlebone. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Java Sparrow (Silver)?

The price of Java Sparrow (Silver) varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Java Sparrow (Silver)

Beginner

Lonchura oryzivora

Silver mutation of the Java Sparrow. Unlike white Java Sparrows, has beautiful overall silver-toned plumage. Same care as standard Java Sparrows. Elegant presence.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

20〜30℃

Lifespan

7-12 years

Size

14-16cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Seeds, pellets, greens, cuttlebone

About

The 'silver' Java sparrow is a colour mutation of the Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora), a small estrildid finch originally endemic to Java and Bali in Indonesia and now widely kept as a cage bird. It is managed like the wild-type Java sparrow, fed mainly on seed supplemented with greens and a calcium source.

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Lifespan of the Java Sparrow (Silver)

The Java Sparrow (Silver) lives 7-12 years.

Size of the Java Sparrow (Silver)

The Java Sparrow (Silver) grows to 14-16cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Java Sparrow (Silver)

The ideal temperature for the Java Sparrow (Silver) is 20〜30℃. Ideal humidity is 40〜60%.

Basic Info

Origin

mutation of the Java sparrow, native to Java and Bali

Lifespan

7-12 years

Size

14-16cm

Temperature

20〜30℃

Humidity

Morphs (Varieties)

Representative color morphs of the Java sparrow. White Java sparrow is recessive; cinnamon is sex-linked (denoted as recessive in this schema). Sakura Java sparrow is a type of pied.

RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).

WhiteCinnamon (Fawn)

Other

SilverPied

A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Lonchura oryzivora (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: Loxia oryzivora, Padda oryzivora

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.