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General Waxbill information

Estrildidae

Passeriformes - Estrildidae - Waxbills, grassfinches & mannikins

General Waxbill information - Finch

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General Waxbill information - Finch

General Waxbill information - Finch

Wild diet: Mainly granivorous, this is the staple diet however insects, buds and fruits are consumed when seasonally available.

Feeding strategy: Colonial/Social feeders, handling efficiency on different seed types linked to finch size

Wild weight ranges: 0.21 oz - 0.88 oz

References

Wild data

Crowley, G & Garnett, (2009) Seeds of the annual grasses Schizachyrium spp. as a food resource for tropical granivorous birds. Australian Journal of Ecology:24( 3): 208–220 >

Dostine, P.L & Franklin, D. C. (2002) A comparison of the diet of three finch species in the Yinberrie Hills area, Northern Territory. Emu 102(2) 159-164 >

Franklin, D. C. (2005) Avian granivores consume flowers, not just seed of the Top End Bamboo Bambusa arnhemica. Northern Territory Naturalist. 18 : 45-50. >

Moulton, M. P & Ferris, D. K. (1991) Summer diets of some introduced Hawaiian finches. The Wilson Bulletin. 103 ( 2) 286-292 >

Captive data information

Known dietary health issues

Gelis, S. (2003) The gouldian finch (erythrura gouldiae) in health and disease. Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine. 12 (4): 215–227. >

Examples of diets in use

There are no diets in use yet for the General Waxbill information.

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References

Family specific diet studies / intake studies

Boag, P. (1987) Effects of Nestling Diet on growth and Adult Size of Zebra Finches (Poephila guttata). The Auk. 104 (2): 155-166 >

Peakall, David, B. (1969) Effect of DDT on Calcium uptake and vitamin D Metabolism in Birds. Nature 224: 1219 - 1220 >

Temperature regulation in the Dusky Munia, Lonchura fuscans (Cassin) (Estrildidae) >

The evolution of carotenoid coloration in estrildid finches: a biochemical analysis >

van der Meij, M. A. A & Bout, R. G. (2006) Seed husking time and maximum bite force in finches. The journal of Experimental Biology. 209, 3329-3335. >

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