Wild zebra finches have adapted themselves to human disturbances, nesting and dwelling in the urban areas inside manmade structures, water holes etc.

Pet finches often respond by chirping when their owners talk to them. Male finches start singing during puberty, especially during mating. They emit loud meep, beep, a-ha! or, oi!. They love to chirp, especially when with another individual or in groups. They have a high-pitched voice and can call loudly. Sounds and Callsįinches are garrulous birds. Insects are especially important for the mother finch during pregnancy to ensure healthy baby finches after they are hatched out of their eggs. However, they also consume types of vegetables, fruits, nuts, leaves and insects.

Zebra finches are omnivorous birds, although, they primarily feed upon seeds. They travel large distances together in search of food. Their territories are small by size, and social dominance hierarchies often develop after female individuals are introduced in the flocks. The finches recognize the other members of the same flock by their sounds and songs, and allow the friendly members to come close to their nesting areas, driving away individuals from other groups. During breeding however, these birds break their large flock into smaller ones, and each flock still keeps contact with the other flocks. Basically, these birds are very social living together in flocks of almost 100 individuals.

Zebra finches are diurnal animals and are sedentary by nature.

Zebra finch breeding chart