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Zebra finch
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Chestnut-flanked white (CFW)

A variant of Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

Chestnut-flanked white (CFW)

Representative Zebra finchphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A sex-linked mutation that whitens the body but retains the chestnut flank, cheek, and tear markings, giving a clean white bird with crisp accents.

Keeper tips for this variant

CFW markings dilute easily if outcrossed carelessly; breed CFW to CFW or known splits to preserve the bold flank color, and keep nutrition high to maintain it.

This page covers the Chestnut-flanked white (CFW) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Zebra finch

Other Finches variants

Grey (wild-type)FawnPiedWhiteBlack-cheekCrested