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Which birds are happy singing in their cage and don't enjoy being held?

Canaries and finches.

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Why: Merck says canaries and finches do not enjoy being held and are happy singing in their cages. This describes interaction with people, not whether finches should have other finches nearby.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck says male canaries often have a lovely song, which is how people tell them from females.

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Answer: Canaries and finches. Merck says canaries and finches do not enjoy being held and are happy singing in their cages. This describes interaction with people, not whether finches should have other finches nearby.

  1. Merck Vet Manual: Choosing a Pet Bird www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/choosing-and-taking-care-of-a-pet-bird/choosing-a-pet-bird
    canaries and finches like to be on their own and don't enjoy being held. They are happy just singing in their cages.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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