Behavior
In the wild, orange weavers make their homes in reed beds close to the surface of water. True to its name, male orange weavers construct complexly woven nests during breeding season. These birds, like most other finches, are social, and enjoy the company of other finches. However, as a pet; an Orange Weaver Finches has been noted to enjoy living alone & will enjoy bouncing from various scattered perches in a tall cage setting.
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