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Society Finch / Zebra Finch
BeginnerLonchura striata domestica / Taeniopygia guttata
Small, social finches ideal for community aviaries. Society finches are highly gregarious and adaptable, while zebra finches display distinctive calls and striking striped plumage. Both are beginner-friendly with minimal care requirements.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
About
The society finch (Bengalese finch, Lonchura striata domestica) and the zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) are small estrildid finches popular as cage birds. The society finch is a domesticated finch from East Asia, highly social and an excellent foster parent; the zebra finch is native to Australia, with males showing orange cheek patches and a distinctive song. Both are hardy and easy beginner birds.
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Basic Info
Origin
society finch domesticated in East Asia; zebra finch native to Australia
Temperature
18〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Care Guide
Cage
Horizontal cage suits group housing
Diet
Seed mix + greens + calcium
Care
Calmer in groups; not typically hand-tame
Notes
Breeds prolifically; provide warmth in winter
Beginner-friendlySmall
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
さえずり · © Lim Ying Hien · xeno-canto XC862883 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
地鳴き · © David Darrell-Lambert · xeno-canto XC1002985 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
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Primary sources
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