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Parson Finch (Black-throated Finch)
BeginnerPoephila cincta
Small finch from Australia. Silver-gray head with black throat and pink bill. Gentle and easy to keep, popular with finch enthusiasts. Declining in the wild.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜30℃
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
10-11cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Finch seeds, greens, egg food
About
The black-throated finch (Poephila cincta), known in aviculture as the parson finch, is a small estrildid finch native to northern and eastern Australia. It has a silvery-grey head, a black throat patch and a stout bill. Hardy and gentle, it is popular with finch keepers; some wild populations have declined due to habitat change.
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Basic Info
Origin
northern and eastern Australia
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
10-11cm
Temperature
18〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Finch seeds, greens, egg food
Care Guide
Housing
Keep in pairs or small groups. Aviary ideal
Breeding
Nests in enclosed boxes with straw. Lays 4-6 eggs
Mixed Aviary
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
地鳴き · © Peter Boesman · xeno-canto XC1066846 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
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: Poephila cincta (Gould, 1837)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
IUCN LC · Least Concern
Poephila cincta(キンノジコ/コクチョウキンノジコ)。IUCN 軽度懸念(LC)。
Sources: BirdLife DataZone
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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