Species Profile

Black Bellied & White Bellied.
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Mickp
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Location: Yenda NSW
Location: Yenda NSW

Latin Name:
Neochmia phaeton

Other Names:
Blood Finch

Mutations:

Description:
Adult - The body colour is a dark red, with white spots just below the wings and the belly is either black or white. The face and tail are a bright red, with the face colouring commencing at the beak and extending well past the eyes. Top of the head and back of the neck are a dark brown/ black colour.
Juveniles - Hopefully members who have these birds will be able to describe the juveniles.

Sexing:
Overall the cock bird is much brighter in colour than the hen.
Hopefully members who have these birds will be able to give us some more details.

Basic Breeding Info:
Average Clutch Size: 5 to 6 eggs
Incubation Period: 14 days
Leave nest: 21 days

Have been told that they breed best in a well planted aviary and that live food is a must for breeding.
Crimson’s have a reputation for being an aggressive bird, true or not I don’t know. My guess is that this would differ from pair to pair.

Approximate cost per pair:

South Australia

Victoria

Queensland

New South Wales

Western Australia

Tasmania

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crimson hen.jpg

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