Green Finches

Greenfinch

Greenfinches are attractive, active birds known for their beautiful green and yellow colouring, sturdy build and lively personalities. They make a fantastic addition to a well-planned outdoor or indoor aviary and are particularly suited to keepers looking for something a little different from traditional finch species.

About Greenfinches

Greenfinches are native to Europe, North Africa and parts of western Asia and were introduced to New Zealand during the 1800s. They are now well established throughout New Zealand.

Males generally display brighter green and yellow colouring, while females tend to have more subtle olive-brown tones.

Aviary Compatibility

Greenfinches can be kept in spacious mixed aviaries with other compatible, similarly sized birds. They can generally live alongside other Greenfinches, Goldfinches and suitable finch species when adequate space is provided.

Green Finches can be more assertive than smaller, quieter finches, particularly during breeding season, so we recommend providing plenty of perching areas, multiple feeding stations and enough room for birds to move away from one another.

Housing

Greenfinches are active birds and benefit greatly from an aviary that provides plenty of horizontal flying space. Natural branches, sheltered areas and different perch heights provide enrichment and encourage natural behaviours.

Diet

A varied, balanced diet is important. Their diet can include a quality finch seed mixture alongside appropriate fresh greens, vegetables and other suitable supplementary foods. Fresh, clean drinking water should always be available.

Calcium and mineral sources should also be provided, particularly for breeding birds.

Before Purchasing

Please ensure you have an appropriately sized and secure enclosure ready before bringing your new birds home.

As with all mixed aviaries, compatibility can vary between individual birds. Introductions should be supervised, and extra care should be taken during breeding season when territorial behaviour may increase.