Orange Breasted Waxbill - Amandava subflava

This tiny finch comes from the grasslands of central Africa. The Orange breast is a delightful finch, non aggressive, easy to sex, easy to keep and excellent in a mixed finch aviary. They have become hard to find due to their very short breeding life - hens are as rare as hens teeth almost and can be prone to egg binding. Orange breasts are very happy to be kept as a colony or as a single pair and prefer a well planted aviary.