Strawberry Finch
The origin of the Strawberry Finch is Asia. It extends from India, Indo China, Malayan Islands and the Indonesian Islands.
Names:
The Strawberry finch(Amandava amandava) is part of the Estrildidae family and is also known as:
Red Munia, Red Avadavat, Red Strawberry Finch, Strawberry Waxbill, Tiger Finch Coochin Finch and Red Waxbill.
Description:
The Strawberry Finch male has a beautiful plumage during breeding season (April-November). The rump is red on most of the upper parts, lower belly and wings with white spots on the red body and wings. It has a black stripe around the eye. In the non-breeding season he is much duller. The hen is duller than the male and has less white spots.
Juveniles are a dull grey brown and duller white below and a black beak (that eventually turns to pink).
Song:
The Strawberry Finch has a beautiful song and is one of the few finches with a “true” song.
Breeding Strawberry Finches:
Breeding season is April-November. If the Strawberry Finch is in a mixed aviary it should be large as males can be territorial. They also like to hide. The male builds the nest. The female incubates for 12 days with a little help from the male as he will defend the nest.
Diet for Strawberry Finches:
Paradise Pet Products Premium Finch Blend, greens and fruit. During breeding season they should be given live worms and egg food.