The Phaeo Zebra Finch

 

 

 

 

© 1977 Poule d'eau Publishing

The Phaeo Zebra was the rage of Europe only a few years ago. When the first Phaeo was produced, it was regarded as one of the most outstanding color combinations achievable in zebra finch breeding. These zebras show extensive orange color on a nearly white bird. Contrary to what may believe, the Phaeo is not a distinct mutation but a striking combination of the Black Breasted Zebra and Florida Fancy. This combination shows all the orange features of a Black breasted with no black pigment is present. The best Phaeos have a complete orange head, average ones have extra large cheek patches. They are not easy to breed, and the color is quite variable on males, furthermore well marked Phaeos are not easy to produce. The female Phaeos are similar to Florida Fancy hens but show a rich buff underparts and distince buff colored rump and tail coverts. Phaeos are certainly one of the most colorful of all Zebras, and they are a very important part of the ingredient used in creating an number of other desirable combinations. While this variety may not be difficult to breed, showy specimens are not easily produced.

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• Phaeo male, view from back.
• Orange Breasted Phaeo (I have seen only a couple of these in the US, including one that I produced!)
• Orange Breasted Black-face Phaeo (It is also known as Orange Faced Phaeo, This is one of the rarest of all combinations, probably not in the US yet. We have all of the ingredients available for us to make this one! )
• Check out Another Picture of Orange Faced Phaeo!

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