The zebra finch and canary are the most popular birds kept by pet owners, after budgies and cockatiels.
They also have a long history in captivity, as does the society finch. Let’s take a look at how these birds are alike and how they differ.
Keeping a pet bird can offer several benefits, including companionship, social interaction, and stress reduction.
Birds are intelligent and can form strong bonds with their owners, providing companionship and reducing feelings of loneliness.
When considering small pet birds for ownership, there are several popular and suitable options. These birds are known for their intelligence, adaptability, and ease of care. Here are some of the best small pet bird choices:
(more…)
The zebra finch and canary are the most popular birds kept by pet owners, after budgies and cockatiels.
They both also have a long history in captivity, as does the society finch.
Let’s take a look at how these birds are alike and how they differ.
Similarities
If you’re considering adding a finch or a canary to your family, you might be surprised to find that a canary is a finch. So you are only choosing among finches, really.
Common linnet ~ above
Thomas C. provides input
Your article, I believe, is incorrect.
Canarys are from the Linnet family and not the finch.
(Editor’s note: I do not know which article. endnote)
Sherry L. comments:
Yes, my birds are fed ‘chop’ (Arlo the grey, calls it ‘bobbity’) This is a new term for what I have done for 28+ years.
Chop is chopped veg, grains, and sometimes, a tiny bit of seed sprinkled on top or a bit of walnut, or something.
I used to cut the vegetables larger because Arlo was pretty accepting of lots of things, and I didn’t have a food processor.
I also (now) feed Arlo a pelleted diet, along with the chop.
She also gets a small amount of fruit, and sometimes about an inch square of chicken breast (baked) or some steamed scallop (yum).
Black-headed weaver (AKA weavers, weaverbirds, weaver finches, and bishops) male nest building ~ above
Jeanne G. writes:
I have a canary and am thinking about getting a Weaver finch.
Feathered factoid: Finches are part of the canary family.
At the pets store, they were in the same cage: canaries and one Weaver finch that the owner said sings beautifully.
My young canary is just starting to sing.
Lisa S. writes:
I have an 11 yr old canary. He stopped singing until we got a budgie. Now he won’t be quiet. And he gets really LOUD. Louder than he ever sang before.
Why is it so important to understand the differences between bird species?
I’m not ashamed to say we get more deliveries from Amazon (like most Americans) then we care to talk about.
This week a new Amazon driver “Patrick” handed off an envelope then said “I’ve never been here before – this place looks cool.”
