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I don't know how many of y'all have seen these but they are really cool birds with a lot of attitude ... After two years they finally decided to build a nest (on top of a nest box) & they have two eggs

I haven`t even heard of them before They have beautiful colouring Good luck with their first clutch

Very striking birds, Jan. I've never even heard of them before. The males don't have a huge change in plumage then, like other weavers? Here's hoping those 2 eggs hatch!

They are really interesting birds...I love the color combinations. It is funny sometimes where our finches decide to build a nest! Hope the eggs are fertile, I know we would love to see what their young look like!!!

WOWWEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! if someone came up with them in Australia that'd cause a stir!

I just love those birds and their coloring! Are they aggressive or passive types? I also liked your diamond finches in the other post. So pretty! You have some unique finches.

finchmix22 wrote:I just love those birds and their coloring! Are they aggressive or passive types? I also liked your diamond finches in the other post. So pretty! You have some unique finches.

I really don't know how aggressive they are I have been unable to find much information on them. I just have the one pair & they are alone in this flight... They are large compared to my other finches & they will sit on their perch and follow you with their eyes as you move around the room, very curious birds..

I love seeing new birds! I've not heard of them either but they're very pretty. What country do they come from? Keep us posted on the eggs! I hope they hatch!

originally from eastern Africa.. They are in a few zoos here in the states that I have been able to find, but still not a lot of information

Jan, The Honolulu Zoo "very aggressive and territorial toward other birds".

Beautiful birds!!

They are beauties! Best of luck with the clutch.

BigBear0007 wrote:[How did you manage to score those lovely birds?

Jerry

Jan could probably get them when they become available. I've seen them on Birds Express's price list.

Yep, they came in that one time, I got a pair just to see & have been trying to find more ever since... They know over the years that anything odd is an easy sale to me, so I get phone calls & emails anytime something different comes in.. BTW, just got some European Robins & will post pictures once they are good & settled in..