Gouldian Finches: an interesting (short) video.

Behind the Aegis

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Fri Dec-04-09 03:17 AM
Original message

Gouldian Finches: an interesting (short) video.

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2589683.htm

I had two, male and female. I lost them in a "murder/suicide." They only produced two chicks. Now, I know why. I also didn't know they were so endangered, only 3,000 left in the wild!

Refresh | 0 Recommendations

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

badgerpup

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Dec-16-09 02:20 AM
Response to Original message

1. What beautiful birds!

...and what fascinating info on how the female controls the sex of the offspring!

I like finches...wish I could have birds, but I've got cats (read: successful predators).
Probably not a good combination...:hide:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Behind the Aegis

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Dec-20-09 04:58 AM
Response to Reply #1

3. I have 25 birds and a cat.

:)

Guess who knows his place? :)

In all honesty, I did keep an eye on Tony when we first brought the finches in the house. He scared two to death. He will still nose around the cages, and we do have them in a different room we close off when not at home or asleep, but, he has learned they are not their for his amusement or snack.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

BrklynLiberal

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sat Dec-19-09 11:57 PM
Response to Original message

2. Very interesting story...They are magnificent birds.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Behind the Aegis

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Dec-20-09 05:01 AM
Response to Reply #2

4. They really are. Both sexes sing, too.

I could actually handle the female on occasion; she'd sit on my finger (I never tried outside the cage though). The babies are UGLY AS SIN! They look like little alien things.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

BrklynLiberal

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Sun Dec-20-09 03:00 PM
Response to Reply #4

5. I know about how the baby birds look.

I had pigeon nests on my back porch years ago. I realized why no one ever sees baby pigeons. THEY HIDE UNTIL THEY GROW FEATHERS!! Wow. They are UG-LEE!! Look like dinosaurs.

My friend has a pet shop and she has had some baby African Greys...also UG-LEE until they grow feathers....

:rofl:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Behind the Aegis

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Dec-21-09 03:37 AM
Response to Reply #5

6. Ever seen baby gouldians?

They have these dots inside their mouths that are iridescent. When they open their mouths to be fed, it looks like a weird little alien spider creature. But, boy are the beautiful when full-grown.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Thu May 02nd 2024, 06:05 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.