Species previously in our care: Zebra Finch, Gold Breasted Waxbill, Orange Cheeked Waxbill, Black-headed Munia, Java Finch
| Common Name | Shafttail Finch | Star Finch | Red-Cheeked Cordon-Bleu Finch | Red-billed Firefinch | Society Finch |
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Latin Name |
Poephila acuticauda |
Neochmia ruficauda |
Uraeginthus bengalus |
Lagonosticta senegala |
Lonchura domestica |
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| Other Names | Long-tailed grass finch, Heck's shafttail finch | Red-faced finch | Red-cheeked blue waxbill | Senegal firefinch | Bengalese finch |
| Origin | Australia | Australia | Africa | Africa | The Society Finch is the possible result of a free breeding blend of several species of the Lonchura genus, found in captivity. |
| Length (size) | 6"-7" (15-18 cm) | 4" (10-11 cm) | 5" (12 cm) | 3.5" (9 cm) | 4" (10-11 cm) |
| Life span | 5-8 years | ||||
| Sex Identification | The most notable difference between the male and female is the male's song. Another difference between the genders is the fact that the male has a wider bib and longer tail. . | The male is distinguished from female by his larger red face mask. | The cheeks of the male are red. | The adult male shows a lot of red in its plumage while the female is predominantly brown with the red being confined to the rump and face. | The males have a distinctive song and participate in specific behaviors while singing. |
| Color Plumage Mutations | Fawn, Isabelle, Creamino, Albino, Pied, Gray, and Lacewing | Pied, Fawn, Isabelle, Blue, Cinnamon. Yellow face mutation. | Pied, White. Orange cheeks mutation. | Pied, Fawn | Chocolate, Chestnut, Fawn, Gray, Pearl, Creamino, Pied and Albino |
| Sexual Maturity | From 6-12 month | ||||
| A Number of Eggs Per Laying | On average 5, but you can see up to 9 eggs. | ||||
| Incubation | Approximately 14 days after the laying of her 2nd or 3rd egg. | ||||
| Exit of the Nest | The fledged finch starts to walk out of the nest after approximately 20 days. | ||||
| Weaning | In 3 to 5 weeks after the leaving nest | ||||
| Compatibility | Usually, Shafttail Finch is a calm bird, although the male is territorial if there is a female in the cage. In general, the species takes well with the other birds in the aviary. | The Star Finch is a calm bird and is capable of interacting with other species without creating conflicts. | The Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu Finch is a good bird for a mixed aviary. | Firefinches are neither sociable nor aggressive. | The Society Finch is a very social bird. |
