Pictorella

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Location: Yenda NSW
Location: Yenda NSW

Latin Name:
Heteromunia (Lonchura) pectoralis

Other Names:
White Breasted Finch

Basic Breeding Info:
Average Clutch Size: 4 - 5 eggs
Incubation Period: 12 - 14 days
Leave nest: 22 days
First Moult:

Sex:
The breast bar of both the cock and hen is covered with white spots, with the male appearing to be more of a mottled white with the spots running into each other and forming lines.
Whereas the hen has more distinct spotting on the chest. The face mask of the cock is darker than that of the hen.

Requirements:
A license/permit is required to keep these birds in Australia

Approximate cost per pair:

South Australia: $120

Victoria: $150

Queensland: $100

New South Wales: $110

Western Australia: $140

Tasmania



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