Violet Eared Waxbill Profile
The Violet Eared Waxbill is also known as the Common Grenadier and is a member of the same family as other eye catching finches such as the Purple Grenadier and the Blue cap waxbills. With its distinctive purple face and rump, it is an easy to distinguish bird and also one that tends to be […]
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 […]
Quailfinches – Exotic Finches with a Difference
The exotic finch family does include many shapes and sizes but one of the more intriguing members are the quailfinches. There are three or four species in the family, depending on the authority, and they have the look of a quail while being a finch. So, who are these birds and what makes them different? […]
Waxbills – The Purple Grenadier
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.100″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” custom_padding=”18.9531px|0px|18px|0px” padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” global_module=”671″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text global_parent=”671″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When you keep birds, it is good to have ambitions about species you want to keep at some stage. For me the Purple Grenadier is on the list and I’ve promised myself […]