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Hi,

I have two Society Finches with my Gouldians. They were unsexed when I bought them, but at least one is female, because they've both been sitting on a little nest they made with eggs in it.

I had assumed they were both female because none of the eggs have hatched (multiple clutches), but this morning I noticed one mount (sorry, don't know the proper term) the other.

Can females mimic male behavior, so that they both still may be female? Or is that a sign I have a male and female? I haven't noticed any different songs, although the cricket sounding noises may be more frequent.

Thanks!

LauraBird

A male would be singing, you wouldn't miss that. They plump themselves up into a pear shape, stretch their necks up, raise a feather or two on their heads and do a song routine.

Females make little cricket sounds.

Mounting, seems to be more of a greeting/dominance thing. Also, if you have a bonded pair either two males or two females, I find that they start acting like a true pair, with one taking a male role, the other a female role. I have seen this in different species.

Hope this is helpful.

~Elana~

Thanks! That clears it up!