Green Singer Finch

Common Names: Green Singer, Yellow-fronted Canary, Crown Canary ORIGINThey inhabit semi-arid regions of tall scrub and forest throughout central AfricaSPECIFIC FEATURESThis finch is an aggressive species and is usually seen in pairs or small family parties. They are mature at about 4-6 months of age. Males and females may be distinguished from each other by the necklace of small round black dots around the neck of the hens. The species is slightly longer and more streamlined than other finches. Males have a very pleasant song.HABITAT DESIGNMixed collections should also have at least two or even three feeding stations to prevent Singers from dominating and starving out other co-habitants. They are fond of bathing, so a shallow pond or stream is a good idea. Water dishes should be cleaned daily to prevent their bathing in these fowling their systems if they also have to drink from them. DIETSmall millets, canary grass seed, amaranth, hulled rice and oats have been taken dry, soaked, and