Identification assistance

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Identification assistance

Post by Bill P » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:10 pm

I just adopted 4 mistreated finches from a rescue. Three are Zebra finches and one I just found a picture of under gallery, but I have no idea what type of finch it is. The picture which is an exact match to my finch is under Gallery - Adult Finches and is the second picture from the left in the top row - Gorgeous Male. Can anyone help me identify what type of finch this is?
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Re: Identification assistance

Post by L in Ontario » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:12 pm

Looks like a Shaftail to me. Congratulations on your new fids and welcome to the Finch Forum. =D>
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Re: Identification assistance

Post by lovemyfinch » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:17 pm

Welcome to the forum :D
As Liz said looks like a saved a beautiful Shaftail.
Little question for confirmation....is the beak red or black :?:
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Re: Identification assistance

Post by Bill P » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:01 pm

Thank you for the quick response.

My wife and I are really enjoying our new little flock and they are certainly taking well to there new, much larger surroundings.

His beak is bright red.

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Re: Identification assistance

Post by lovemyfinch » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:04 pm

In that case it definately is a shaftail. =D>
Enjoy them, they definately are real little characters. =D>
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