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Red Headed Parrot Finch

Scientific name: Erythrura psittacea
Country of Origin: New Caledonia
The Southwest Pacific Islands from Burma to the Philippines.
Also known as Red Throated Parrot Finch
Description: Bright red head extending down to throat, emerald green back, wings, tail. male slightly brighter with larger throat patch, although this is not 100% true to form.
Cavity nesters - prefer wicker nests - breed year around
Incubation: 13 to 14 days, 19 to 23 days to fledge
Males whistle a simple song and both have a short high pitched call.
Diet: Finch seed mix, greens, boiled egg, millet sprays, fruit, some live food.
 
Redhd Parrot Finchs 2 Medium Web view

Kris Kringle & Holly Berry

To my delight I was lucky enough to purchase a pair of Red Headed Parrot Finches recently. What beautiful birds and a real kick to watch. They are very active flitting about the aviary but do not seem to be too flighty, and they are very peaceful toward the other species in the aviary. My sister named them Kris Kringle and Holly Berry for their bright Christmas colors, perfect names! I am now holding my breath waiting to see if there will be any breeding activity this fall. The cock has been busily building a grass nest inside a large wicker nest and the hen has sat in it a few times. Great news, the hen is now sitting tight so there must be eggs in the nest!

RH Parrot Finch male 07 Medium Web view

Kris Kringle checking out the aviary. It is very hard to get a good photo as they both ‘be-bop about and hiding  when they see the camera.

RH Parrot male Medium Web view

Kris Kringle on watch duty while Holly Berry sits on the nest.

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