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Golden Breasted Waxbill
| Origin | The Gold-Breasted waxbill is found in grassland and savannah south of the Sahara in Africa. |
| Size | This species can grow up to 7.5 cm(3 in) |
| Initial Cost | Initial cost can be high, with the purchase of the aviary/cage. |
| Colours | A small sparrow-like bird with a reddish iris, orange breast, red bill and dark olive-green plumage. The male has a red rump, dark bars on the whitish flank and a scarlet eyebrow stripe. The female is duller and smaller than male; it also lacks the male's red eyebrow. |
| Lifespan | Can live 10 + years with proper care |
| Noise | Can be a little noisy when kept in groups in a large aviary. |
| Characteristics | Social, talkative birds. Hard to sex due to this need for companionship. |
| Interaction/Time Requirements, Diet, Supplies Needed | A minimum of 12 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 12 inches high. Space is important and indoor cages should be as large as possible. A large cage is required even if the bird is going to spend lots of time out of its habitat with you. Aviaries are sold ready for home assembly. Most are a rectangular design, with a mesh covered flight, and smaller shelter area, in which the birds are fed and can take shelter from the bad weather. They require a warm habitat for the winter months. Do not allow your birds outdoors until all signs of frost are gone. Waxbills eat a foreign finch seed mixture that contains various millets and other small seeds such as niger. You need to change food and water twice daily, and clean the cage at least once a day, replacing toys and broken climbing branches. These birds need interaction with their owners twice a day. |
