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Silverbill Vs Bengalese

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Hi all, Long time since i posted however something has been on my mind....

What is the difference between Silverbill Finches and Bengalese Finches?

I have tried googling it but i couldnt find anything......or it is just me being stupid and they are the same thing? haha

With us having over 20 Bengies.....or what we think are bengies...i would juts like to know what to look out for just incase we do have one or two silverbills mixed in :) 

Thanks in advance 

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Hi Sarah,

Bengalese Finches have two different beak colours, usually a dark coloured lower part and grey (ish) upper and are bigger than Silverbills who I believe have grey to both parts of the beak. If you could see them side by side the difference is very recognisable. There are two main types of Silverbill. The Indian and African but I couldn't tell you which was which though. 

Hope that helps.

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There are two main types of Silverbill. The Indian and African but I couldn't tell you which was which though

indian have white rumps and african have black

 

steve

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thank you :D i will try and see if i have any hidden silverbills in the colony haha. i doubt it but you never know :) 

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