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Society finch
Finch selectively bred in Japan. Extremely gentle and used as foster parents for other birds. Prolific breeders for beginners.
The Society finch, also known as the Bengali finch or Bengalese finch, is a domesticated subspecies of estrildid finch. It became a popular cage and trade bird after appearing in European zoos in the 1860s through being imported from Japan, though it was domesticated in China. Coloration and behavior were modified through centuries of selection in Asia, then later in Europe and North America.
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Origen
domesticated in China
Esperanza de vida
5-8 years
Tamaño
12-13cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Humedad
40〜60%
Finch seed mix, greens
30cm+ cage
Very gentle. Can cohabit with other finches
Very prolific — will lay quickly with nest box
Soft quiet voice
Control breeding to prevent overpopulation
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Society Finch es 15〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜60%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Society Finch es 5-8 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Society Finch típicamente alcanza 12-13cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Society Finch se alimenta de: Finch seed mix, greens. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Society Finch varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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