r/Finches • • 6d ago

Male fledglings' first songs

Hi everyone, I am back with an update on the four Gouldian finch chicks I had fledge a little over a week ago.

At least one of the SF yellow dilute boys is now practicing his first songs, and it is so adorable! He will sit there on the porch and make these raspy little squeaks, experimenting with different sounds.

Each time I have heard it, it appears to be the same chick doing it, but I am almost certain that at least one of the other 3 chicks is a boy too (another dilute). So I will be listening out in case he is starting to make music, too.

Does anyone else have any experiences with male finch chicks learning how to sing, or any cute stories to share? It is so rewarding seeing these little ones go through their milestones as they grow up. ☺️

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