Hi
What species of finch is this baby please? It and its sibling were tossed from the nest - one is dead and this one is on its way unfortunately. I think I know, but want to be certain which nest they came from.
Thanks.
What type of finch baby? Please ID. (Photos)
- Finchy
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Could be a Longtail perhaps? What species are in the aviary?
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Birdwatcher and finch-keeper.
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And my birding antics here: http://worthtwointhebushbirding.blogspot.com.au/
- Finchy
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Nope, no Longtails in the aviary.
The neon blue 'sad face' lip corners are very distinctive...
The neon blue 'sad face' lip corners are very distinctive...
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I have Zebras, yes, but no Cutthroats. I don't recognise these as Zebs though. I've not seen such dark grey skin on baby Zebs before, and these just look different to my eye. Also Zebs don't usually toss babies.
I also have RFPFs, TRPFs, RC Cordons and Orangebreasts. (Gouldians too, but it's def. not a Gouldian.)
I also have RFPFs, TRPFs, RC Cordons and Orangebreasts. (Gouldians too, but it's def. not a Gouldian.)
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Zeb it is then. Heavy down. PF have no down. Cordons have fawn down & OBs are tiny. May be a charcoal/black-bodied variety with darker than usual skin or just a normal which are reasonably dark-skinned. If you've left independent young in there they are likely suspects.