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Message #1972 of 1992 |

Hi there,
We are interested in learning how many institutions have used finches as a pest
control agent in a conservatory. (I'll cross-post to APGA Conservatory group).
Thanks!
Chris Partain
National Aquarium

Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:06 pm

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Hi there, We are interested in learning how many institutions have used finches as a pest control agent in a conservatory. (I'll cross-post to APGA...	bombax33	Jul 15, 2009 4:07 pm
Chris, I do not know of finches actually being insectivorous. I know nectivorous birds can very insectivorous when raising their brood. Zosterops or White-eyes...	Thomas Hecker tshecker63	Jul 16, 2009 5:42 pm
HA! Yes, you're being banned! There was a listserve about 4 years ago. Maybe it has disbanded - I still haven't found it. Anyway, the Saffron Finches in our...	bombax33	Jul 17, 2009 12:15 am
That is good news about the saffron finches, since their husbandry and availability is much easier than Zosterops and other nectar feeders. Do you know who has...	Thomas Hecker tshecker63	Jul 17, 2009 2:42 am

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