Buyer question
How long does a Society finch live?
Our Animal Library gives the Society finch a lifespan of 5–10 years.
Source: the Society finch page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Society finch in the Animal Library
The detail
Society, or Bengalese, finches are a fully domesticated finch developed in Asia from wild munias. They are peaceful and famously good foster parents, which makes them a gentle choice for mixed aviaries.
- Origin
- Domesticated in East Asia
- Best fit
- Mixed aviaries, beginners
What to weigh
Society finches are not handling birds, and they are so social that a single bird suffers. Otherwise they are easy keepers.