Few bird keepers won’t have encountered the Bengalese or Society finch, those ever friendly and reliable little birds that are the basis of many an aviary alongside the Zebra Finch. But how many of us know the rest of the family? Known as the mannikins, munias or even nuns, this is a group of thirty… Continue reading The Many Types of Mannikins
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What is a Finch?
We are all familiar with the term ‘finch’ but it means different things to different people. For most people, a finch is a small bird. To the bird watcher, it is one of a series of species that are commonly seen in certain parts of the country. To the bird keeper, these species are added… Continue reading What is a Finch?