Males in the breeding season will raise their heads, looking straight up while "dancing" on the perch next to the female, moving in a side-stepping fashion.

Green backed twinspots tend to pair with one female and care for her and the young while breeding.

The female will go in and out of the nest frequently until all eggs are laid and will sit in place to incubate thereafter, ensuring all hatch in relatively close proximity.

This species enjoys a large, planted aviary with plenty of privacy for breeding.

The birds eat millet, dark leafy greens, fresh bananas, cooked brown rice and mixed finch seed.