The Owl Finch
We introduced our pair of Owl Finches to the Gouldian garden aviary on the 14th November 2000.
This attractive Australian Grass Finch is also known as the
Owl Faced Finch, Bicheno Finch or Double Bar Finch. Measuring 11.5cm (4.5in), this mighty little
finch will quickly win you over.
Sociable by nature and very compatible with the Gouldian
Finches. They require a mixture of millets and canary seed, with green food and
some invertebrates.
These grass finches are distributed throughout the northern
and eastern parts of Australia where they
frequent areas of long savannah grasses where water is available and also areas
of human habitation.
They develop a strong pair bond. Our little pair are first
to rise in the morning and last to retire at night, roosting in their nest box
that faces the morning sun.
They thrive in the outdoor area, always calling to one another, constantly on the move, exploring all the hiding places within the aviary.
I highly recommend this popular little grass finch and would be very surprised if you are not pleased with their introduction to the aviary!
