The usual clutch is of three pale blue eggs, with an incubation period of 12 14 days . The hatchlings are altricial and nidicolous and are fed by both parents.
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Even hair from pet dogs and cats may be used . and incubates them for 14 days . Like all passerines, the chicks are altricial and nidicolous; they are born naked and helpless with closed eyes, and remain in the nest.
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A "'nidicolous "'animal ( from Latin : " nidus " " nest " and " colous " " inhabiting " ) is an animal that appears undeveloped at birth and stays at their birthplace for a long time, due to their dependence on the parents for feeding, protection and learning survival skills.
