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pin-tailed parrot finch
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 2:30 am
by tursiopschic
Anyone have any experience with these? I want some colorful finches and have 2 nuns already, so i thought another indonesian finch would be better than the Lady Gouldian....
wdyt?
Thanks!
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:24 am
by tammieb
I've never heard of them, so looked them up. Very pretty! I love the colors on this bird. Looks like a good alternative to the Gouldian.
http://users.skynet.be/fa398872/enpintail.htm
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:01 pm
by Rue
They're gorgeous...but I have yet to see one in real life...
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:12 pm
by tursiopschic
I don't think that they are highly available. I guess I'll keep my eye out for any, but won't get my hopes up. They are so pretty though!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:07 am
by kenny
hi these birds are commomly known as the pintailed nonpariel,there is an article here on the uk w f s website may help if you are thinking of buying some
ken
http://www.the-australian-finch-society.co.uk/
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:38 pm
by tursiopschic
Thanks Kenny...interesting article. I'm not really a breeder and it looks like I wouldn't have the space to attempt to breed these birds anyways.
They also sound like the may not be happy in a mixed flight...so it's good to know. I think I'll go with Gouldians.
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:26 pm
by Missi
So gorgeous! I fell in love with some Red-Headed Parrot Finches at a bird fair, but they were a bit too pricey for me!
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:03 pm
by Sally
Thanks for that link, Kenny--I just read all the articles, and they are very interesting. Lots of information there.