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The zebra finches are two species of estrildid finch in the genus Taeniopygia found in Australia and Indonesia. They are seed-eaters that travel in large flocks.
25 Μαΐ 2023 · In their natural habitat, wild zebra finches usually have an average lifespan of 2 to 3 years. Pet finches, on the other hand, have the potential to live significantly longer, reaching ages of 5 years or more. Some zebra finch owners have been lucky enough to keep their finches for up to 12 years.
17 Οκτ 2023 · Identifying the Signs a Zebra Finch is Dying. Observing your pet bird’s behavior and habits can help you spot signs of sickness. Finches are good at hiding illness, but early detection and veterinary care can increase the likelihood of your bird making a full recovery.
This case report describes a marked increase in colony mortality (10% over a 1-mo period) in a flock of zebra finches after disruption of the photocycle, which caused the birds to be exposed to constant light for approximately 30 d.
Common clinical findings in sick finches included sudden death, ruffled feathers, increased respiratory rate or gape mouthed breathing, pasty vent or frank diarrhea, and beak discoloration. Organisms frequently isolated were Staphylococcus spp., E. coli, Enterobacter spp., and Coccidia spp.
Inbreeding causes early death (inbreeding depression) in the zebra finch, although it does not seem to affect fertility. Embryos have a much lower survival rate, with a study finding fertile eggs from sibling pairs had only about a 25% survival rate, compared to about 41% for unrelated pairs.
19 Ιαν 2020 · Zebra finches can be prone to a scaly face caused by mites, which requires treatment by a vet. Zebra finches are prone to air-sac mite infection, especially when overly stressed. If you want the bird to live, this serious condition needs immediate veterinary care.
