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Canaries / Finches | Also good subjects for children, finches are easy to keep and care for. Canaries are most popular with bird keepers for their brilliant plumage and the beautiful song of the cock bird. Like the other members of the finch family they do not become exceptionally tame and cannot be trained to talk.
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Profile |
Finch
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| Native Origins |
| Australia, Africa, Europe and Northern Asia |
| Species |
| Finches are widely varied group of birds and many have brilliant plumage and coloured beaks. The cock bird of all varieties tends to be the most colourful of all. Some Finches sing, especially at breeding time. |
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Size/Lifespan |
Sizes vary from 4" to 7" (10cm - 19cm).
In spite of their size some finches can live up to ten years in a domestic environment |
| Pet Appeal |
| Cockatiels have gentle and affectionate natures and love to be stroked and handled. Once tame, they are excellent family birds sociable with all members of the household. |
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Canaries
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| Native Origins |
| Canary Islands |
| Species |
| Canaries are part of the large family of finches. Renowned for thier singing abilities, selective breeding has now produced a bright variety of colours as well. |
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Size/Lifespan |
| Size varies from about 4ins to 8ins (10cm to 20cm) depending on the breed. Canaries can live up to 10 years in captivity. |
| Pet Appeal |
| These jaunty little birds are very sociable. Males and Females get on well together, and they will mix happily with some other birds. Cock Roller Canaries are the great songsters. | | |
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