[1] The Zebra finch is a bird that originated in Australia and has been introduced to other locations of the world due to their nature which is happy and their active lifestyle which is totally full of activity. Being one of the simplest of the finch species to have as a pet, they usually are hardy, often living 7 to a decade.

They are gorgeous, typically low in cost, usually active with their movement and singing and are easy to raise as well as breed if you decide to do go into that area in your finch excitement.

They need the company of other birds so it is vital to buy several at the same time and provide them with a spacious size cage so they can fly around and have the room to do that.

The range of patterns you can find with the Zebra Finch allows you to select which variety you prefer. The Finch kinds include the Fawn, Chestnut Flanked White, Lightback, Black or Orange Breasted and the Black Creek.

The male is mostly grayish on the upper body and wings and has a belly that is white. You’ll frequently see a red and orange beak and an orange patch on their cheeks. They have a teardrop shape under the eye that ranges in color from orange, brown, tan or fawn depending on pattterns on the finch.

The flanks, just below the wings, are a chestnut or orange colour with white dots The chest is a black and white stripe looking like a zebra and that is how and where they get their name.

The female finch is also gray on the upper body with white on their bellies too. Their beaks and legs are a lighter color and the teardrop shape under their eyes is black.

In natural settings they live in dry areas and consume grass seed as their main diet. This remains the preferred diet for them if you choose to become a finch owner and you can infrequently offer them fresh foods. You can offer them a selection of choices of natural foods to determine which ones they tend to like.

Being very individualistic, they have different likes so try out several different things and make notes of the foodstuffs the appear to enjoy the most. Give them only the quantity of fresh food they can eat in 24 hours and remove any leftovers so that the food won’t spoil. Cut back on foods like peppers, cabbage and broccoli. That kind of vegetable doesn’t appear to agree well with their digestive systems.

Keep their seed bowl filled and give them clean water daily and enjoy their contented busy active life-styles.

They’re gorgeous, fun to watch and make great pets.

Marjorie J McDonald has written an [2] eBook about taking care of your finch and tips about being a good finch parent called Learn The Inside Scoop About [3] Finches