The nuthatch is considered one of the types of ornamental birds that humans have bred and hybridized. Due to its striking beauty and its sweet voice that pleases everyone who hears it, it was given other names, including the mule and the goldfinch hybrid.
Man has bred many species of birds. There are birds that entered his diet and others that entered the world of decoration. Bird breeders hybridized some of the breeds in order to obtain species that would be the focus of everyone’s attention
Because the nuthatch is widely popular among breeders, it will be an interesting topic to study and learn about its secrets. Which increases our knowledge of the world of wildlife. We will explore together in teke trek the world of this bird and the most important facts related to it.
About the nuthatch bird
The nuthatch bird is known as the result of mating between a male goldfinch and a female canary.
This bird is considered barren and unable to reproduce like other hybrid birds, noting that it does not differ at all from other animals in terms of sexual instinct. You see him in a state of agitation and continuous tweeting during the mating season.
The mating process takes place after a careful selection process for both the male goldfinch and the female canary.As each of them belongs to different types.
But the nice thing is that the hybridization process is considered easy compared to the hybridization of goldfinches with some other types of songbirds.
The hybridization process takes place inside a cage, which is why it is rarely found in the market
The breeding process between a male goldfinch and a female canary
The mating cage is placed in a quiet, comfortable place away from drafts.
The female is placed first in the cage, but it is preferable to place the male goldfinch’s cage near the female’s cage for a week or more, so that they get used to each other.
When we notice that the familiarization and habituation stage has been completed, we move the male to the female’s cage. But if the male engages in a strong quarrel with the female, then they must be separated from each other immediately.
This indicates that the harmony process was not done properly, and the attempt must be repeated after a period of time until the harmony process is completed
After the mating process is completed, it is preferable to separate the male from the female because he will break the eggs.
Nuthatch features
The nuthatch has a set of features that make it a unique bird sought after by many ornamental bird breeders
These points are summarized as follows
The nuthatch has a sweet, booming voice that attracts the attention of everyone who hears it.
The nuthatch has a distinctive shape and a very beautiful appearance that impresses the eyes of those who see it.
The nuthatch has physical strength and an ideal size equivalent to the size of a canary.
The nuthatch is characterized by a bow on the top of its head and yellowing of the wings.
The male hazelnut is distinguished by his ability to tweet in a variety of ways. While the female has the ability to tweet like any female canary or goldfinch, with an intermittent tweet and a low voice.
The female hazelnut is used to incubate eggs, as she has an amazing ability to do this process perfectly.
The penguin bird is characterized by being intelligent and quick to remember, so it is trained to use tweets that make it distinctive. Which increases its price in the markets.
Nuthatch breeding
Location: Nuthatches are raised in goldfinch cages of the same sizes as those known in the markets.
Its diet: Breeders feed the hazelnut bird mainly and daily with seeds of walnuts and duniya.
It is also fed a small amount of balm seeds so that it does not encounter lubrication problems.
Vegetables and fruits are also offered to him periodically.
In addition to nutritional supplements, whether with food or in drinking water, to ensure that the bird is supplied with all the nutrients it needs.
Nuthatch species
There are 18 species of nuthatch
These species came as a result of the many mutations found in goldfinches and canaries
There is a difference in shape, size, sound and chirp
All of these species occurred in captivity through the following marriages:
Nutcocks resulting from crossing goldfinches with canaries and their mutants.
Nutcock birds resulting from hybridization of goldfinches with khudairi birds and their mutants.
Nuclear birds resulting from the hybridization of goldfinches with warblers and Eurasian warblers.
Penguin birds resulting from the hybridization of goldfinches with hazrat birds.
Nutcock birds resulting from crossing goldfinch with red apple birds.
Nutcocks resulting from the hybridization of goldfinches with the masked warbler or the resident bird.
Nutcocks resulting from the hybridization of goldfinches with bullfinch birds.
Average lifespan of a nuthatch
The lifespan of a nuthatch usually ranges between 10 to 15 years. However, some environmental, nutritional and health factors that affect the lifespan of the bird must be taken into account.
In addition to the extent of exposure to risks and threats in his environment, there may be differences in age between individuals depending on the special circumstances that each of them faces.
The most frequently asked questions about the nuthatch?
1- What diseases can nuthatches become infected with?
Nuthatches can be infected with diseases such as respiratory diseases, skin diseases and worms. Therefore, this bird must be cared for well, and a balanced diet must be maintained to ensure that it provides all the nutrients it needs.
2- Is it possible to train a nuthatch to speak?
Yes, it is possible to train him to speak to a limited extent because he has a strong memory. It saves a lot of votes and tweets, but this process requires patience and repetition.
3- Does the nuthatch need water baths?
Yes, the nuthatch needs regular water baths to maintain the cleanliness of its feathers and its external appearance. Special water baths are used for ornamental birds, or by carefully spraying clean water on their feathers.
4- Does the female nuthatch sing?
The female sings in low, intermittent, incomplete voices.
5- Are Nuthatches rare in the UK؟
Yes, Nuthatches can be found across England, but are absent from ireland.
In conclusion, it is worth mentioning that the bird of the gunduck is one of the most beautiful creatures, thanks to the breeders who do not provide any means to hybridize such species so that we can enjoy a group of ornamental birds that add more brilliance and luxury to our homes. We stand idly by in front of this beauty and magnificence to reveal to us secrets that were hidden from the world of wildlife. And it increases our knowledge and understanding to understand the way of life of these creatures that share our great planet with us.
