Although an open cup nest is typical, some green singers will also utilize a nest box. Ideally, pairs should not be kept within earshot of each other to maximize productivity. Only house one pair (or trio) per enclosure colony breeding multiple pairs does not tend to be successful, and housing more than 1 pair together requires a very spacious and well-planted enclosure. Green Singing Finches are monogamous with a strong pair bond, though some breeders have had success breeding the birds as trios (2 hens with 1 cock). The breeding diet should be introduced about 1 month prior to anticipated breeding.
Perches within the enclosure should be secured firmly to permit successful copulation. Breeding can be accomplished in cages, flights, or aviaries. Green Singers are best bred between 2 and 4 years of age. We recommend our Classic Finch Seed, Mineral Grit, Millet, Dried Egg Foodīreeding: Autumn/winter in Southern hemisphere nesting tends to occur from August/September through January breeding season can be artificially induced by manipulating temperature, diet, etc. Other food items include leaves, fruit, petals, and nectar. Termites, aphids, grasshoppers, and other insects are especially important during the breeding season when chicks demand a relatively high-protein diet. Lifespan: 8-10+ years, however, reports have shown that with proper care Green Singers have lived for over 20 years in captivity.ĭiet: Diet mainly consists of seeds and insects. Green Singers can be housed in cages, flights, or aviaries if housing outdoors in temperate climates, be sure to provide adequate shelter from storms, winds, and cold weather (below 50☏). Additionally, because males can be aggressive toward one another, only one pair of green singers should be housed per enclosure. yellow coloration) such as Saffron Finches and Cuban Melodious Finches, and thus should not be housed with these species. Temperament: This species has the potential to be housed in a communal aviary, however, Green Singing Finches may show aggression toward other species with similar plumage to their own (i.e. Only one pair of Green Singers should be housed in a mixed aviary.
These Yellow Fronted Canary birds for sale are hardy and active, and the male’s song is a real pleasure to hear. Males sing their melodious, cheerful songs throughout the day during the breeding season. They should not be housed with Grey Singers and can become quite aggressive during the breeding season. Description: Very attractive, chipper little songbirds, the Yellow Fronted Canary (Serius Mozambicus) are a popular African finch that is closely related to canaries and are often known as the Green Singer finch.
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