{"id":7762,"date":"2024-08-05T08:32:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T08:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7762"},"modified":"2024-08-28T09:26:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:26:13","slug":"common-bengalese","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/product\/common-bengalese\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Bengalese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product_desc-row\">\n<div class=\"product_desc-desc\">\n<p><strong>Important Keys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. It is also found in parts of Myanmar and Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> Prefers open grassy areas, agricultural lands, and areas with dense vegetation. It often adapts well to urban and suburban environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diet:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Food:<\/strong> Seeds, grains, and occasionally small insects. In captivity, they are often fed a mix of millet, canary seed, and other small seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding Behavior:<\/strong> Forages on the ground and in grassy areas, often in small flocks. It pecks at seeds and sometimes forages for insects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breeding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nesting:<\/strong> Builds nests in shrubs, grasses, or sometimes in the eaves of buildings. The nest is typically a rounded, enclosed structure made from grasses, leaves, and other plant materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg Quantity:<\/strong> Lays 4-6 eggs per clutch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incubation Period:<\/strong> About 12-14 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fledging:<\/strong> Chicks fledge around 18-21 days after hatching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Wild:<\/strong> Typically around 5-7 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Captivity:<\/strong> Can live up to 10 years or more with proper care and a balanced diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social Structure:<\/strong> Highly social and often seen in flocks. The Common Bengalese is friendly and active, and it is known for its playful and interactive behavior.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocalization:<\/strong> Produces a variety of chirps and calls. The vocalizations are less melodious compared to other finches but are distinctive and serve as communication within flocks and during mating rituals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Common Bengalese is popular in aviculture due to its pleasant demeanor and adaptability to captivity. In domesticated settings, various color mutations exist, including white, black, and pastel variations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zumma.la-studioweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/content-single-product-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"34\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Lonchura striata<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> About 11-12 cm (4.3-4.7 inches) in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Body:<\/strong> Generally brownish with a slightly streaked appearance. The coloration can vary depending on the specific subspecies and domesticated varieties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head:<\/strong> The head is often a slightly darker shade than the body, with some variations showing a pale or white face.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wings:<\/strong> The wings are a mix of brown and gray with subtle streaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tail:<\/strong> The tail feathers are short and often show a darker brown or blackish hue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beak:<\/strong> Short, conical, and well-adapted for seed eating, usually reddish or orange in color.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legs and Feet:<\/strong> Typically brown or pinkish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[156,15],"product_tag":[164],"class_list":{"0":"post-7762","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-finches","7":"product_cat-uncategorized","8":"product_tag-finches","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"sale","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7762","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7762"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7762"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7762"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}