Estrildidae

Zebra Finch

Taeniopygia guttata

15breeders
9countries
6available birds

About the Zebra Finch

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) belongs to the Estrildidae family.

15 Birds Evolution members currently list Zebra Finch among the species they breed, in 9 countries.

6 birds of this species are currently declared available by members.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
taeniopygia

Common names

English
Zebra Finch

Breeding at a glance

  1. Fertility check
    5 days after laying
  2. Incubation
    13 days
  3. Ringing
    6 days after hatching
  4. Leaving the nest
    25 days after hatching
  5. Weaning
    40 days after hatching
  6. Sexual maturity
    240 days after hatching

Reference data — values vary between individuals, lines and breeding conditions.

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Breeders of the Zebra Finch

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    Fleury D.

    Switzerland

  • N

    N.A.

    France

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    hassan

    Saudi Arabia

  • SS

    Szymon s

    Dobry, Poland

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    Zottan

    Hungary

  • НЕ

    Н. Е.

    Russia

  • JT

    J. T.

    United Kingdom

  • Profile picture of V. M.

    V. M.

    Italy

Available birds

Mutations

The Birds Evolution catalogue lists 22 mutations for the Zebra Finch.

  • Agate
  • Black Breasted
  • Black Cheek
  • Black Face
  • Black Front
  • Chestnut Flanked White
  • Continental CFW
  • Crested
  • Dominant Silver (Dilute)
  • Eumo
  • Fawn
  • Florida Fancy
  • Gray Cheek (Fawn)
  • Grizzle
  • Isabel
  • Lightback CFW
  • Orange Breasted
  • Penguin
  • Recessive Pied
  • Slate
  • White
  • Yellow Beak

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