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Double-barred finches for sale, or Owl Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii) is an estrildid finch found in dry savannah, tropical lowlands, dry grassland, and shrubland habitats in northern and eastern Australia. They are sometimes referred to as Bicheno’s finches and owing to the dark ring of feathers around their faces. The name of the species commemorates James Ebenezer Bicheno, a colonial secretary of Van Diemen’s Land appointed in September 1842. The Owl finch needs generous housing, and does best in a larger space. An aviary that’s full of branches and safe foliage is a great choice for the Owl Finch. They will get along with most other Australian and Old World finches, as well as canaries, but they don’t like to be crowded. Buy Owl Finch Online
The Owl Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii), also known as the Double-Barred Finch or Bicheno’s Finch, is a charming Australian finch known for its distinctive facial markings and peaceful personality.
At Aviora Haven, we offer Owl Finches for bird lovers looking for an active, social, and attractive aviary bird. These small finches are best suited to spacious housing where they have room to fly, explore, and interact with other compatible birds.
Owl Finches are named for the dark markings around their face, which give them an owl-like appearance. Their attractive plumage and compact size make them a popular choice among finch enthusiasts.
They are native to Australia, where they can be found in dry savannah, tropical lowlands, grasslands, and shrubland habitats.
An adult Owl Finch is approximately 4.33 inches long.
With proper care, Owl Finches can live for up to 10 years. Providing a clean environment, nutritious food, fresh water, and suitable companionship can help support their health and well-being.
Owl Finches are social, friendly, active, and peaceful birds. They are naturally curious and enjoy exploring their surroundings.
These active little finches will often investigate new branches, plants, toys, and other additions to their flight or aviary. They generally get along well with many other Australian and Old World finches, as well as canaries.
However, Owl Finches should not be overcrowded. They do best when they have enough space to fly and establish comfortable areas within the enclosure.
Owl Finches need generous housing and will thrive in a spacious flight cage or aviary.
An aviary with natural-looking branches and safe foliage can provide excellent opportunities for exercise and exploration. Plenty of flying space is important because these birds are active and enjoy moving around their enclosure.
When keeping Owl Finches with other species, choose calm, similarly sized birds and make sure the enclosure is large enough for everyone.
Owl Finches have pleasant vocalizations and use a variety of calls to communicate with one another.
Click to hear the Owl Finch: [Xeno-canto recording]
Owl Finches are monomorphic, which means males and females can be difficult to distinguish visually.
If you require a specific gender, DNA testing is available.
If there is no gender option listed for a bird, the species may be visually difficult to sex. DNA testing is available for $149 per bird to help determine the preferred gender.
DNA testing may add approximately 3–6 or more weeks to the estimated delivery time while the gender results are obtained.
Please see our FAQs for additional information about DNA testing.
Owl Finches are social, seed-eating birds that typically build their nests in grass, bushes, or low trees. A clutch generally contains around four eggs.
They are usually good parents, although individual birds may occasionally have difficulty incubating eggs or caring for every chick. For this reason, some experienced breeders keep compatible finches, such as Zebra Finches or Society Finches, breeding at the same time as potential foster parents.
Owl Finches that are reliable parents may also foster chicks from other compatible finch species.
A nutritious and varied diet is important for keeping Owl Finches healthy. Their diet can include:
Fresh, clean drinking water should also be available at all times.
Owl Finches are attractive, active, and peaceful birds that can make wonderful additions to a properly designed finch aviary.
At Aviora Haven, we encourage every prospective bird owner to provide adequate space, appropriate nutrition, enrichment, and compatible companionship. With proper care, your Owl Finch can become a lively and enjoyable part of your aviary for many years.
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