Buffalo Weavers

Jan · Post by **Jan** » Tue May 17, 2011 8:39 pm

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

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Tue May 17, 2011 8:45 pm

I haven`t even heard of them before

They have beautiful colouring

Good luck with their first clutch

Post by **Sally** » Tue May 17, 2011 8:47 pm

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!

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Tue May 17, 2011 9:34 pm

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!!!

Jayburd · Post by **Jayburd** » Tue May 17, 2011 9:52 pm

WOWWEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Post by **finchmix22** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:23 pm

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.

Jan · Post by **Jan** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:32 pm

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..

6finchfriends · Post by **6finchfriends** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:54 pm

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!

Jan · Post by **Jan** » Wed May 18, 2011 12:10 am

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

JohnBoy · Post by **JohnBoy** » Wed May 18, 2011 3:53 pm

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

G8love4finches · Post by **G8love4finches** » Wed May 18, 2011 4:38 pm

Beautiful birds!!

BigBear0007 · Post by **BigBear0007** » Wed May 18, 2011 4:56 pm

[How did you manage to score those lovely birds?

Jerry

Queen_Bee · Post by **Queen_Bee** » Wed May 18, 2011 5:35 pm

They are beauties! Best of luck with the clutch.

JohnBoy · Post by **JohnBoy** » Wed May 18, 2011 6:00 pm

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.

Jan · Post by **Jan** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:17 pm

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..

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