![]() ![]() The cock often has an orange forehead while the hen often has more dark streaks. They may become more aggressive during breeding in some cases, cock birds have been known to kill their mates or juveniles.īlack maxilla (upper beak), pale mandible (lower beak), greenish yellow back, yellow under parts, wing and tail feathers are black lined with yellow, dark pink legs. They may be spiteful or intimidating to smaller, more passive species, although some pairs are fairly tolerant (if a large enough, well-planted enclosure is provided). ![]() These birds should be evaluated on an individual pair basis. Most of South America including: Netherlands Antilles, Colombia, Suriname, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Guyanas (also introduced to: Hawaii and Jamaica among other places). It is sometimes considered its own species, S. pelzelni (Pelzeln's Saffron Finch or Southern Saffron Finch) is slightly smaller than the nominate form, more subdued in color, and has blackish streaking on the flanks. White-headed Mannikin/Munia/Nun Lonchura majaĬhallenging, but may breed readily in captivity with proper provisionsĪggressive, mixes well with other aggressive species īrazilian Saffron Finch, Brazilian Bunting, Brazilian Canary, Northern Saffron Finch, Jamaican Wild Canary.Violet-eared Waxbill Uraeginthus granatina. ![]()
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