Finches are small, active songbirds that are best kept in pairs or small groups. They are relatively low-maintenance and provide beautiful songs and colours....

10–15 cm
0.01–0.02 kg
4–9 years
Low — regular cage cleaning, fresh food and water daily
Moderate — need a spacious cage for flight
Worldwide (many species)
Various — zebra, society, gouldian, star
Small
Active, social, independent, vocal, hardy
Exercise: Moderate — need a spacious cage for flight. They are active and need horizontal flight space.
Grooming: Low — regular cage cleaning, fresh food and water daily.
Coat: Various — zebra, society, gouldian, star
Known health issues
Respiratory infections, mites, egg binding, scaly face mites
Origin
Worldwide (many species)
Size category
Small
Finches are small, active songbirds that are best kept in pairs or small groups. They are relatively low-maintenance and provide beautiful songs and colours.
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