If you have a pet bird like a zebra finch, a budgie, or a canary and don’t know its gender, don’t worry! There are simple tricks to differentiate between males and females without the need for lab tests. Find out here!

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Zebra Finch

• Males: Have orange cheeks, a speckled chest, and a bright red beak. Their plumage is usually more vibrant and contrasting.

• Females: Have a more uniform plumage without bright cheek colors. Their beak is a lighter shade.

Budgies

• Males: The cere (the fleshy part above the beak) is a deep blue color, especially in adulthood. 

• Females: Their cere is brown or beige, particularly during breeding season. At certain stages, it may appear whitish.

Canaries 

• Males: Recognizable by their strong and melodic singing, as they use their voice to attract females. 

• Females: Sing more softly or, in some cases, barely vocalize, producing only short and low sounds.

Other Methods to Determine Your Bird’s Gender If sexual dimorphism is not very noticeable in your bird species, you can try:

• Behavioral Observation: In many species, males tend to be more active, sing more, or perform courtship dances.

• DNA Testing: A feather or blood sample can be analyzed for precise gender determination.

• Veterinary Examination: A specialist in avian care can assess internal physical characteristics to confirm the gender.

Now you know some useful tricks to identify whether your bird is male or female! Tell us, what species do you have at home? Let us know in the comments!