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Monday, March 1, 2010
Female Zebra Finch
I followed a new bird noise in my yard the other day and found this female Zebra Finch perched in a tree. The male is a much more striking color but both have the distinctive red beak and legs. It is the first time I have seen any of these birds in my yard and I am told they are uncommon down here on the coast. 
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I love zebra finches! Unfortunately, those that I see are all in cages. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad there's still a wild population of this species.
Hi Bob, there are lots of them - in the right places! and here on the coast is not really the right habitat.
ReplyDeleteI hope more turn up. They're such funny little things --- and gorgeous to look at.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like more of the little birds to come into the garden. There are enough dense trees and shrubs well off the ground now. I didn't encourage them here until they had higher places to keep away from my animals.
ReplyDeleteGreat sighting! I have seen the Zebra finches also but only in the pet stores.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen - I'm glad this one is in my garden and not in a cage somewhere. Much more fun to see it in the trees!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful find!
ReplyDeleteAren't you lucky?
:D
Wonder what got them down to your area.
Hi Nicole. No idea why it was here. The usual explanation, of course, is that it could be an escapee from a cage somewhere close - OR - we have had such strange weather this season that it might just have moved here from further inland.
ReplyDeleteNice capture. :)
ReplyDeletethat's a great shot of the zebra, never seen one (other than captive) - thanks for sharing this little guy!
ReplyDeleteThanks JN.
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