In most cases, there is a mottled mixture of white, but there are some selfs both in cinnamon and dark brown. Selfs contain no white in their feathers. The shading of cinnamon in some individuals may be diluted slightly. Pure white Societies are far less attractive than White Zebra Finches because they lack the bright red-orange beaks, feet, and legs. The writers prefer the cinnamon to dark brown shades.
Dark browns are dominant to both cinnamon and pure white and are, therefore, far more numerous.
Pure white birds, which are recessive to both shades of brown, are somewhat weaker and less prolific than other color varieties. There is a tendency for blindness in whites if they are inbred or if they are not outcrossed frequently with a lightly marked chocolate and white variety. Sexes can accurately be determined only by behavior. The male sings a squeaky little song to his mate while puffing out his chest and sticking his head high up in the air. This is an amusing little performance punctuated by short but vigorous hops.