clint to the rescue

[kenny]

hi all
i am posting this for clint as he hasnt worked out how to get pics up yet,he rescued this bird from a pet shop and thunks it is quite old as it has some claws missing etc when i first saw it i thought it was weaver but now i have looked i think it is a red headed finch.....but someone ....paul...chris...laura...matt must know for definate so please can you put your answers up and head them for clint please !


ken....clint




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[laurab]

Hi Ken/Clint

It looks like a Red-Headed Quelea to me.

[Waxbillman]

hello Ken/Clint

i'll second what Laura said. it may have just lost its claws due to being exposed to freezing conditions etc.

Matthew

[clint]

hi Ken, thanks for posting that pic for me and thanks for the id Laura and Matthew. ive never seen one of these birds before, he/she is now quite happy in the aviery and feeding and drinking well

[Waxbillman]

hello Clint

glad you have rescue the bird, and that is the cock, hens don't have the red heads, as he is a weaver he will go through the eclipse moult and resemble the hen.
I don't know of any any about around me, only cocks. he should get building some nests soon

Matthew

[kenny]

hi matt/laura
thanks for the help you guys i knew you would know for definate,thanks from me

ken

[PAUL HEARN]

Hi Clint,

He does look like an old fella doesn't he, but I'm pleased from seeing photos of some of your other birds that he is in very good hands now.:wink:

If I hear of any hens available I will let you know, despite the loss of claws and the fact he is near to collecting his Bus Pass I'm sure a hen or two in his company will bring out the best in him.:grin:

Paul.:wink: