You are able to sex zebra finches visually which makes acquiring them as a beginner a good bet.įemale zebra finches are absent of any chest barring, flanking, and cheeks. Putting it simply males sing and females do not.
But, a sure indicator of a male zebra finch is his song. And some of the rarer color mutations may have different coloring all together.
This is the standard coloring for most of the zebras although whites are absent of the flanking, cheeks, and breast barring. Most male zebra finches sport a black breast bar, brown flanking along their sides, their infamous orange cheek patches, black tear drop markings and beaks red in color.
I have found nothing more rewarding than watching my finches go through their courtship ritual and eventual breeding and raising of babies. The possible color varieties are almost endless. Many do not know that zebra finches come in a large variety of colors. Their reputation for being prolific breeders, being easy to care for, and being downright sociable makes owning them most rewarding. Zebras Finches are probably by far the most popular kept finch here in the States.