The three fledgling Timor zebra finches are spending more time out of the nest and it has been fascinating to watch their behaviour. Unlike Australian zebra finches, the young seem far more independent and are already proficient flyers and are feeding themselves. They are incredibly inquisitive. Interestingly this young parson finch, itself less than six months old, has been showing a non-aggressive interest in the youngsters as demonstrated by this bout of allopreening, which is where one bird preens another, often around the head area which is difficult for any bird to reach itself. It is also clear just how small the timors and their parents are as the parson finch is not a big bird and yet it dwarfs the diminutive zebra inches.
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