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- Scientific Name: Foudia
eminentissima
- Common Name/s:
COMORO WEAVER
- Sub Species in country / area of origin:
None
- Origin / Distribution: Comoro
Island
- Habitat In Wild: ?
- Status In Wild: ?
- Status In (Australian) Captivity:
Rare
- Age To Sexual Maturity: ?
- Adult plumage: attained at about ?
months
- Best breeding years (estimate):
24 months till about the 10th year.
- Lifespan (estimate): approx.
10 - 15
years
- Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic
- Mutations: None
- Availability: Specialist breeders.
- Temperament: Comoro Weavers
are more aggressive than their close relative, the Madagascar
Weaver.
- Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: -
Normal colour (Approx.) $1000
- Description Of Adults: Closely related to the Madagascar Weaver.
- Length: Approx. ? mm (or approx. ? inches)
- Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer
photo/s above if available.
- Weight: Approx. ? gms (or approx. ? ozs)
Aviary Notes:Level Of Knowledge Required:
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Specialist Breeders Only.
Government Regulations &
By-Laws: Refer to "Government Laws"
web page.
Housing Requirements:
Click on "Housing birds"
web page for full details on the housing
of Weavers & Whydahs or read on for specific details for this finch.
Not to be housed with the Madagascar
Weaver. Easily hybridizes with the Madagascar Weaver.
Require a large planted aviary for best
results. With numbers of good breeding pairs fairly low, the owner
should be prepared to allowing only one pair per aviary and have no
other species of birds in that aviary. This will also eliminate the
possibility of hybridizing between some of the other weavers. Cock
birds will aggressively guard and protect the nest and the surrounding
area.
Diet / Feeding:
Click on "Weavers & Whydahs"
web page for full details on the
nutrition of Weavers & Whydahs or read on for specific details for this
finch.
Weavers and whydahs are seed eaters that
require significant quantities of live food to raise their young.
A variety of insects gives best results e.g. mealworms, crickets, small
grass hoppers, small cockroaches, termites, moths etc.
A good quality finch seed mix, seeding
grasses/grains and a variety of insects are necessary. Some people supply
soaked or sprouted seed.
Nesting:
A basic overview only.
- Roosting nest: Yes / No
- Nesting months: Late
August/early September onwards
- Nesting receptacles:
- Nesting materials:
- Who incubates the eggs:
Hen / cock / both share.
Breeding:
Also refer to the "Weavers &
Whydahs" web page for more breeding information.
Egg Colour.... Clutch/s
per year 2. Eggs per nest 2 - 4. Incubation
approx 14 days. Fledge approx 3 weeks.
Independent approx. another 2 - 4 weeks.
A cock bird will pair up with two or
more hens. With numbers of good breeding pairs fairly low, the owner
should be prepared to allowing only one pair per aviary and have no
other species of birds in that aviary. This will also eliminate the
possibility of hybridizing between some of the other weavers. Cock
birds will aggressively guard and protect the nest and the surrounding
area.
The cock bird has a nuptial plumage
during breeding season. The cock birds usually acquire their
breeding plumage about July.
Hens have a minimal plumage change through the year.
Easily hybridizes with the Madagascar
Weaver. Hens of the Comoro and Madagascar Weavers are almost
identical.
Artificial incubation, hand rearing or fostering will not be
covered on this web site. It is too complex and diverse in nature to be
attempted here. Refer "Specific References" as listed below and
"General References" listings.
Health Issues:
Refer "Avian Health Issues"
web page for information and references.
- Worming and parasite control
and Quarantine requirements of new bird/s or sick bird/s are
considered to require veterinary advice and therefore not covered on
this web site. Refer "Avian Health Issues"
web page option.
- Avian medicine is advancing
at a rapid pace. Keep updating your knowledge and skills.
General References:
Refer to references listed on "Book References"
web page.
Specific References:
- Australian Aviculture
- A/A Vol 7 No 2 Feb 1953 Page 17.
- A/A Vol 6 No 12 Dec 1952 Page 148.
- A/A Vol 6 No 11 Nov 1952 Page 126.
- A/A Vol 5 No 10 Oct 1951 Page 116-117.
- Australian Birdkeeper
- ABK Vol 11 Issue 4. Aug-Sept 1998 Page 176-179.
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