Tricolored Munias
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Tricolored Munias
I couldn't find much information about these, except for a couple of sources describing them as passive. How do they behave, and are there any special considerations when it comes to keeping them?
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Re: Tricolored Munias
Icearstorm
What I could find in one of my books is:
Three Colored Mannikins
Size:
Approximately 5 inches
Distinguishing between the sexes:
It is virtually impossible to tell the difference between th sexes. Only the males of this species sing, but their song is very quiet. Look out for vibrations of the throat feathers.
Social characteristics:
These birds seldom or never cause problems. They are peaceful both towards other inhabitants of the aviary and their own species. It is advisable to keep them in a group, so that they can choose their own partners.
Suitable housing:
These birds should be housed either in an indoor or outdoor aviary. Breeding cages should only be used as temporary housing, as these birds are not stimulated to move in small environments and therefore become over weight. Greenery to provide shelter is greatly appreciated.
Hope this is helpful .
Beautiful little birds. Are you planning on getting some?
What I could find in one of my books is:
Three Colored Mannikins
Size:
Approximately 5 inches
Distinguishing between the sexes:
It is virtually impossible to tell the difference between th sexes. Only the males of this species sing, but their song is very quiet. Look out for vibrations of the throat feathers.
Social characteristics:
These birds seldom or never cause problems. They are peaceful both towards other inhabitants of the aviary and their own species. It is advisable to keep them in a group, so that they can choose their own partners.
Suitable housing:
These birds should be housed either in an indoor or outdoor aviary. Breeding cages should only be used as temporary housing, as these birds are not stimulated to move in small environments and therefore become over weight. Greenery to provide shelter is greatly appreciated.
Hope this is helpful .
Beautiful little birds. Are you planning on getting some?
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Re: Tricolored Munias
lovezebs
I don't exactly have room at the moment, but if I come across some, I could work something out. They seem like great birds; now I'm kicking myself for not getting some earlier. If I remember correctly, they had several for sale at a bird fair in the Central Florida Fairgrounds last year... And for some reason, I went with gouldians, instead.
I don't exactly have room at the moment, but if I come across some, I could work something out. They seem like great birds; now I'm kicking myself for not getting some earlier. If I remember correctly, they had several for sale at a bird fair in the Central Florida Fairgrounds last year... And for some reason, I went with gouldians, instead.
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Re: Tricolored Munias
Icearstorm
They are beautiful looking birds, and sound like sweet natured as well. I wish they were available around here.
They are beautiful looking birds, and sound like sweet natured as well. I wish they were available around here.
~Elana~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~