Size: 4 inches (approximately 10 centimeters)
Weight: 15 to 30 grams
Wing Span: unknown
Lifespan: 4 to 9 years
Physique: small body, grey in color, teardrop black imprint over eye, stripes black and white resembling zebra, bright orange beaks small in size
Best Suited for: dry areas, grasslands, natural habitats, dry regions, depths of woodlands
Temperament: Enthusiastic, vocal, loud, playful, active, happy
Comparable Breeds: Gouldian Finch, Yellow Finch
The interesting personality of stunning Zebra Finch!! Grey-brown colored eyes and a body covered with black and white stripes, the teardrop patterned Zebra Finch is surely one of its own kind. The body of the Zebra Finch is very striking and it looks like a work of art. The active and enthusiastic personality of the Zebra Finch also makes it a hot favorite pet for people! In this article, we throw light on the very interesting personality and unique looks of the Zebra Finch.
The Zebra Finches are scientifically referred to as ‘TaeniopygiaGuttata’. These birds are most commonly found in the grassland habitats of Western Australia. It is also found in areas of Cape York Peninsula and also belong to some coastal areas. Mainly found in drier lands of Australia, these birds live in very large flocks with other fellow birds.
The one thing that the Zebra Finch is most popular for is its looks. Amongst all other breeds of finches, the Zebra Finch is the most good looking and definitely most unique looking as well. The Zebra Finch is though small in size but is truly a wonder of God.
Zebra Finch has a body that is covered with grey feathers. Unlike other parrots, it is not an epitome of bright colors. It has a black colored teardrop over its face. The entire body is covered with black and white stripes which makes it resemble a zebra. It has a small orange color beak which looks striking on its otherwise colorless body.
As a baby the Zebra Finches are very interactive and happy. They are social and extroverts that prefer to stay in very large flocks with other fellow birds. These birds are very happy natured and stay active mainly all the time throughout the day. As a baby these birds are very playful as well.
Zebra Finches are very active little birds. Thus, they heavily rely on good nutrition to function in a good manner every day. Lack of nutrition can lead to many health problems in these parrots.
Zebra Finches prefer to live in dry temperate areas. They need to stay hydrated. Lack of water can lead to severe dehydration for these birds that can be life threatening and in worst case, prove to be fatal.
On an extremely healthy and fulfilling diet, the Zebra Finch can live up to 9 or 10 years on maximum stretch. However, the average lifespan for these birds is 4 to 8 years.
As active little birds, the Zebra finches have a very rich diet. They not only enjoy the food they eat but are definitely in need of the nutrition so that they can function on daily basis. The Zebra finches like to feed on seeds the most. It is rare for these birds to indulge in any type of fruits or vegetables. Most commonly, all Zebra finches share a love for fallen or ripening seeds. Occasionally, these birds might also feed on a few kinds of insects.
Zebra Finches are the most popular type of finch pet bird because it is most commonly available. These birds are very vocal and active. Hence, they are most likely to bring immense fun and joy for the family.
Zebra Finches love human interaction. They love to be around children and the playful nature of Zebra finches makes them a favorite for kids too! However, the aggression of these little fellows is a notorious. Thus, it is never advised to leave children alone around a Zebra Finch. Parental supervision is always advised.
The Zebra Finches are naturally programmed to live in large flocks with other companions. From a young age they live with other fellow birds in flocks as large as having 100 birds in one group.
They are active, happy and good natured birds who are good companions. Other birds can rely on these birds as the Zebra Finches are very headstrong and dominant. They can take care of their mates and form a strong bond with their fellows as well.
Since Zebra Finches are one of the most commonly kept pet finches, they need to be trained to adapt to the homely environment as well. The Zebra Finch is an active yet aggressive parrot. Thus, it definitely needs to be trained well in order to be a good long term pet and human companion.
Zebra Finches are great talkers. In fact, they are known for being very loud birds. Thus, training them to learn new words and increasing their vocabulary for better human communication is important.
These birds can be very aggressive as well. It is badly required to train these birds not to harm others when angry. When angry, the Zebra Finch can be life threatening to other fellow birds. It bites and can seriously harm humans as well. Therefore, it is crucial to train them to stay inside their cage and never unnecessarily bite others.
Zebra Finches are very vocal birds. The love to talk and has a great natural ability to speak as well. In general, a happy Zebra Finch is considered to be one of the most talkative birds in the world. It can talk throughout the day when in a good mood.
Zebra Finches also have a great love for singing. These birds are natural singers and sing along to melodious tunes. They can learn singing just by observing other people and listening to songs playing on radio or television.
The Zebra finches are though a very popular breed of finches that proves to be amazing little pets, but they can be very aggressive. In fact, aggression is a very dominant personality trait of the Zebra Finches. If compared, the male zebra finches will prove to be a lot more aggressive than the females. The male birds express most anger and become frustrated during the mating and breeding season. Lack of response from their partner can easily make the zebra finches very angry.
As a result of a lot of aggression as part of their personality, the Zebra Finches do bite a lot. In fact as a pet they will need to be specifically trained not to bite or harm their owners or people who interact with them. In best cases, it is most ideal to leave these birds alone and avoid getting closer to their cages. Direct interaction with an angry Zebra finch should be avoided.
