All other species of Finch will need to be kept in at least pairs. The one species that can be kept alone is the Canary. The real bullies of the finch world are the Diamond Firetail and the Cut-Throat Finch.įinches will not be happy or healthy if kept alone.The following can live together if given enough space, but look out for the bullies: Zebra Finch, Java Sparrow, Strawberry Finch, Lavender Waxbill.In general they are happier on their own or in pairs. Canaries need large aviaries to be able to coexist with other species.They will be happier if kept in flocks of their own kind.

The Star Finch needs extra space and cover due to its timid nature.In general the following birds can live othetterh with little to no problems: Gouldian Finch, Double-Barred (or Owl) finch, Bengalese (Society) finch, Plum-headed finch, Red-headed Parrot Finch, Chestnut and Scaly-Breasted Munia.Use the guide below as a general guide on which birds should get along fine, though always double check with the person who is supplying your birds.

The general rule is to keep pushy birds with other pushy birds, timid birds with other timid birds and so on. Zebra and Bengalese finches can live together happily, as long as they have plenty of room