Finches

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  • The birds of this particular group are categorized by their dependence on seed as a major item in their diet. 
  • Thus they are described as 'hardbills'possessing beaks able to crack seeds, dehusking them before swallowing the inner kernel.
  • These birds do not become tame or learn to talk like parrots and certain softbills.
  • Many species will nest, however, either indoors or in garden aviaries and can be accommodate together successfully in mixed groups.
  • Finches ranks among the least expensive and most freely available birds.

Fiches
Finch
Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:50 AM