Zebras Finches Species Birds

Zebra Finches originate from Australia. Zebras live in open grasslands with some bushes and trees. They live in dry areas over most of Australia. They live in groups and eat mostly grass seeds. They build their nests in bushes out of grass, straw, feathers and anything else they can find. They lay 3-6 eggs and both parents participate in raising the young. The currently accepted taxonomic nomenclature for the Zebra is Taeniopygia guttata castanotis. The female also has a gray upper body and wings with a white belly. The beak and legs are the same red-orange color but not as deep color, but lighter. She has a black 'tear drop' mark under the eye. The most noticeable differences between males and females are the cheek patches and the chest striping.

• Jimmy's Place - Collection of photos of mutations, nestboxes and a tutorial on species banding.
• Adelaide Zebra Finch Society - Information on keeping, breeding, and showing Zebra Finches species in Adelaide and South Australia.
• Kemp's Koops - List of available birds.
• Miriam's Baby Zebra Finch Page - Describes the process of egg laying, incubation, hatching zebras and fledging.
• ZBirds Aviary - Breeder page with information on care, breeding, genetics, colors, diet, housing, and terminology.
• Zebra Finch Page - Taxonomy and distribution, habitat, vocalizations, and aviculture. Also species includes a zebras list of related links.
• Zebra Finch Society, USA - National club devoted to zebra finches. Includes articles finches in a bulletin.
• Zebra Finches on the Internet - Information on care, breeding, exhibiting, scientific research, books, zebras and clubs.
• Zebra Finches on Video - Information on a video focused on reducing breeding species problems and a guide to the reproductive cycle.

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