Orange-Breasted Buntings
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Orange-Breasted Buntings
Here are some of our Orange-Breasted Buntings. (Passerina leclancherii)
First off, I did LOTS of research, and asked many questions. They are legal to have in the US, and are not a CITES species. A species of "Least Concern", native to Mexico. (many other bunting species are US migratory birds, and are NOT legal to possess).
They are about the size of a large canary. They are FLIGHTY, and take a while to settle in. They require lots of flying space. Diet is seed, insects, and the occasional apple.
Very cool, beautiful birds! Have not seen them in the US in over a decade.
Enjoy!
First off, I did LOTS of research, and asked many questions. They are legal to have in the US, and are not a CITES species. A species of "Least Concern", native to Mexico. (many other bunting species are US migratory birds, and are NOT legal to possess).
They are about the size of a large canary. They are FLIGHTY, and take a while to settle in. They require lots of flying space. Diet is seed, insects, and the occasional apple.
Very cool, beautiful birds! Have not seen them in the US in over a decade.
Enjoy!
Lauren
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Beautiful bird, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
Debbie
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long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Gorgeous birds! You have such a wonderful collection of finches and softbills. Thanks for sharing these photos.
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
They are listed on softbillsforsale.com
I had a smooth transaction with the seller. He waits for even a cashiers check to clear, but as soon as it did, the birds were sent, in a nice shipping box.
He says they are cage-bred, here in the States, but, they are not banded.
I have no idea who the breeder might be.
I had a smooth transaction with the seller. He waits for even a cashiers check to clear, but as soon as it did, the birds were sent, in a nice shipping box.
He says they are cage-bred, here in the States, but, they are not banded.
I have no idea who the breeder might be.
Lauren
Purple Grenadiers
Blue Dacnis
Blue-Capped Cordon Bleus
Painted Finches
Black-Faced Fire Finches
Black-Bellied Fire Finches
Gloster Corona Canary
African Quailfinches
NFSS, NCBS Member and CITES permit holder
English Cocker Spaniels
Purple Grenadiers
Blue Dacnis
Blue-Capped Cordon Bleus
Painted Finches
Black-Faced Fire Finches
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Gloster Corona Canary
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Wow! Gorgeous!!
They are so beautiful.
I've never seen one of these in person. They're hard to come by.
I had lots of sparrows, buntings, chickadees and other small birds when I did wildlife rehab. The little ones were always amongst my favorites. They always have a big personality packed into a tiny body!
They are so beautiful.
I've never seen one of these in person. They're hard to come by.
I had lots of sparrows, buntings, chickadees and other small birds when I did wildlife rehab. The little ones were always amongst my favorites. They always have a big personality packed into a tiny body!
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.
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13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Sunbay
Lauren, He's gorgeous. You're lucky to have him.
I've hoped to see some buntings in my back yard, but no luck so far.
May I ask how much these buntings are going for?
Lauren, He's gorgeous. You're lucky to have him.
I've hoped to see some buntings in my back yard, but no luck so far.
May I ask how much these buntings are going for?
Vienne
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
They are $400 - $500 per pair.
Which, apparently is a "good price". LOL - tell that to my bank account!
Which, apparently is a "good price". LOL - tell that to my bank account!
Lauren
Purple Grenadiers
Blue Dacnis
Blue-Capped Cordon Bleus
Painted Finches
Black-Faced Fire Finches
Black-Bellied Fire Finches
Gloster Corona Canary
African Quailfinches
NFSS, NCBS Member and CITES permit holder
English Cocker Spaniels
Purple Grenadiers
Blue Dacnis
Blue-Capped Cordon Bleus
Painted Finches
Black-Faced Fire Finches
Black-Bellied Fire Finches
Gloster Corona Canary
African Quailfinches
NFSS, NCBS Member and CITES permit holder
English Cocker Spaniels
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It's all relative I guess. My bank account wouldn't like it though
Vienne
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Beautiful birds Lauren. Thanks for sharing. Are the hens pretty drab like a Painted Bunting hen? I don't think I've seen photos of one. I know Su says her hens are much more shy than the males.
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Neat looking bird...I love the colors!
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Lauren, I am green with jealousy over here!!! Gosh, they are absolutely spectacular
Good luck with them!
Good luck with them!
Roxanne
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Re: Orange-Breasted Buntings
Sunbay - As these are pretty recent imports, I'm assuming there isn't much info on breeding them in captivity. How do you think you'll go about doing that?
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