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landferno
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I was just wondering if there was ever any record of this species being kept in Australia or abroad. I havent found any info on the internet. I saw these very regularly when I was backpacking around Africa particularly in Uganda about 10 years ago. One of the nicest finches Ive seen.
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There kept and in the UK and South Africa But not any left in Australia
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Nice looking finch. Is it more OB size or Saint size?
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landferno
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they are about the size and shape of a red brow
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Tiaris
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I've never heard of them being kept in Australia.
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