Body: The body coloration can vary widely among individuals, including common colors like brown, gray, or white, but the defining feature is the red eyes.
Head: Similar to body color but often contrasts with the eye color.
Wings: Typically match the body color, which can vary based on breeding lines.
Tail: Tail feathers are usually consistent with the body color, showing no distinct difference apart from the overall plumage.
Beak: Short, conical, and adapted for seed eating. Beak color varies but is often reddish or orange.
Distribution: As with other Bengalese Finches, the Red Eyes Bengalese is primarily a domesticated bird and does not have a natural wild habitat. It is bred and kept in aviaries, birdcages, and indoor environments worldwide.
Environment: Prefers environments that mimic their natural habitat, including aviaries with space for flight and ample foraging opportunities. They adapt well to captivity and can thrive in well-maintained birdcages.
Diet:
Primary Food: Seeds, grains, and occasionally small insects. In captivity, they are often fed a mix of millet, canary seed, and specialized finch food.
Feeding Behavior: Forages on the ground, pecking at seeds and other food items. In a natural setting, they would have similar foraging habits.
Breeding:
Nesting: Constructs nests using provided materials such as grasses, leaves, and feathers. The nest is usually a small, enclosed structure.
Egg Quantity: Typically lays 4-6 eggs per clutch.
Incubation Period: About 12-14 days.
Fledging: Chicks fledge around 18-21 days after hatching.
Lifespan:
In Captivity: Can live up to 10-12 years or more with proper care and a nutritious diet.
Behavior:
Social Structure: Highly social birds, often kept in pairs or small flocks. They are active and friendly, enjoying interaction with other finches and their environment.
Vocalization: Produces a variety of chirps and calls. The vocalizations are generally soft and serve as communication within flocks and during mating.
Additional Information:
Red Eye Mutation: The red eyes of the Red Eyes Bengalese are a result of a specific genetic mutation. This eye color stands out significantly from the typical dark or black eyes found in other Bengalese Finches.
Color Variations: The red eyes can be paired with various body colors due to selective breeding. Common body colors among these finches include:
White: Pure white plumage with striking red eyes.
Black: Dark black plumage with red eyes.
Fawn or Brown: Light brown or fawn colors with red eyes.
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