The Red Headed Finch
There’s something eye catching about birds that have red plumage and also often a bit of a fiery temperament to go with that colouration. The Red Headed Finch is a great example of the distinctive looking bird but is generally a little more sociable than the closely related Cut throat finch. In the wild Also […]
Cuban Grassquit – Species Profile
When is a finch not a finch? When it is the Cuban Finch, properly known as the Cuban Grassquit. This attractive little bird has a huge character and is an active bird that is pleasant to keep with a few conditions to remember. But most importantly, it isn’t actually a finch but was formerly part […]
The Plum Headed Finch (A.K.A the Cherry Finch)
Whether you know it as the Plum Headed finch or the Cherry Finch, this delightful species is one that may not have the flashy looks of others but has plenty of character. They make an excellent aviary bird and are relatively easy to keep. In the wild The Plum Headed finch (Neochmia modesta) is found […]
The Zebra Dove – Aviary Alternative to the Diamond Dove?
For many bird keepers, the journey into keeping doves and pigeons start with the diamond dove. But once you have experience with them, there can be the urge to try something different. One species that is commonly kept in some parts of the world is the zebra dove – but is it an aviary alternative […]
What to Feed Garden Birds in the Winter
Lots of us birdkeepers also love to encourage garden birds to our gardens and watch them in their natural environment. In winter, the urge to give them a hand is even stronger, even if winter isn’t particularly harsh. So, what can we feed garden birds in winter that will help them? Who eats what? Most […]
The Eurasian Bullfinch – Bold and Beautiful
As a kid, there was one bird that came to our feeder that always got the status as my favourite – the Eurasian Bullfinch or just the bullfinch here in the UK. The male bird with his startling red breast, black face and grey back was an eye catcher every time. When I started keeping […]