Red-headed finch: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Red-headed finch eggs hatch after 12–14 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 22–25 days and are weaned and independent at about 45 days. A typical clutch is 2–7 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Length (cm) | up to 14 |
| Clutch size | 2-7 (mostly 4-5) |
| Incubation (days) | 12-14 |
| Fledging (days) | 22-25 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | about 45 (3 weeks after leaving the nest) |
Origin: Southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe) — Scientific name: Amadina erythrocephala
Size: up to 14 cm
Breeding and care tips
Both parents incubate, and bring the young back to the nest at night in the first days after they leave it.
Mutations and colours
Cock has a red head and chest; the hen is duller. Close relative of the cut-throat finch.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
Frequently asked questions
How long do Red-headed finch eggs take to hatch?
Red-headed finch eggs hatch after 12-14 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Red-headed finch lay?
Usually 2-7 (mostly 4-5) eggs per clutch.
When do Red-headed finch chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 22-25 days old.
When are Red-headed finch chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about about 45 (3 weeks after leaving the nest) days.