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Zebra finch
Selectively bredUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Crested

A variant of Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

Crested

A trait producing a circular tuft of feathers on the crown. The crest is incompletely dominant and behaves like a lethal/semi-lethal when doubled.

Keeper tips for this variant

Genetics caveat: never pair crested x crested, as the double-crest combination causes high embryo/chick mortality; always breed crested to a plain-headed (non-crest) partner.

This page covers the Crested variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Zebra finch

Other Finches variants

Grey (wild-type)FawnPiedWhiteBlack-cheekChestnut-flanked white (CFW)