Exotic Finches

Exotic finches are not different just because they look different: some of them really need special conditions, a different diet and certain temperatures. So one needs to know more about each kind of exotic finch before one purchases such a bird for a pet. Whydahs for instance are quite small and very beautiful. Male Whydahs grow a rather long tail, sometimes as big as twice the length of their body.. The male plumage during breeding season is quite fantastic and many people like especially that about these finches. However, this kind of finch can be a rather aggressive one and many people don’t expect that at all. Also, they need to be kept in a warm climate and they need to have a big cage, in which to be able to fly around while mating.

The Saffron Finch is a golden yellow bird, thus resembling a Canary. The females are quite similar to the males, only their colors are not so bright. They also need large cage. They are not aggressive and can live amongst other birds. Twinspots can be of at least 5 or 6 different kinds. They like to eat seeds and insects and because they originally come from savannahs they need to be kept in warm places.

The Cherry Finch is the Australian Finch: its name comes from the plum-like spot on the forehead. Its diet consists of seeds, insects and fruits. The European Goldfinch eats exactly the same thing and in addition it likes to be allowed to build its own nest. This exotic finch can adapt easily do various climates and environments, has a tendency to be less stressed by external factors and they spend a lot of time mending and attending their bowl-like little nests.

The Red Headed Finch comes from Africa and it needs to be kept warm. It is important that it hydrates correctly and it eats seeds and insects and greens as well.