What color birdcage is best - does the dark color fade faster?
 

White or dark screened area birdcage? I hear white shows dirt easier. I have seen some dark colored ones that are faded and changed color. What is the best color to get, if either goes good with the house color?

The dark bronze aluminum framing is the way to go. Pollen and mold don’t stand out on that color like on the white framing between cleanings and the framing practically disappears after dark, which looks much better in my opinion. After 8+ years the color on our birdcage framing hasn’t faded, and that’s with intense Southwest sun exposure.

Every white birdcage I’ve seen looks old.

Go with the bronze

OP, I think your original question was about the color of the SCREEN material, so I will address that.
First I agree with the comments about using the bronze-colored aluminum, the STEEL screws used to assemble the framework will rust of time, and the discoloration on the white aluminum is very noticeable, while on the bronze it tends to blend in.
Now as for the screening, I have never seen the light colored screen on a bronze enclosure, but have seen it many times on a white enclosure. As for the lifetime of the screening, you would need to talk to any of the several companies that do the screen work, I have A+ screening, and Todds over the years, in any case I would expect to get around 10 years before the screening needs to be replaced from normal wear and tear, sooner if we get hit with a hurricane (been there done that).

The white eventually will show mold and you will be cleaning it.

Our last bird cage was really big and expensive with a perch in the middle.
It was white with sides to hang water/food and occasional cuddle bone on.
It lasted for almost 12 years.
Then we sold it after the bird passed.

Be careful with the bronze. We used blue painters tape when working on deck. Some finish came off with the tape.

OP drive around the older villages and take note how White birdcages look dirty, with notable rust in some areas. If mold is removed quickly it can leave stains that never go away. Two houses had White at 14 and 15 yo with regular cleaning still look dingy.

Other two houses one 16 yo bronze has zero color change. The only time I have noticed bronze peeling in bronze cage owner tried to cover up a giant scratch by painting.

screen for birdcage
 

Whichever color you choose make sure to get 20/20 screen. Does a better job of keeping the bugs out. if you don't know the 20/20 is the size of the holes in the screen-20 holes per inch both vertically and horizontally.

I have had booth white framed and bronze framed enclosures. White will show dirt, mold and rust from the screws. If you are having yours built insist on the use of stainless steel screws. Also, go with bronze. You will be much happier.

Go with the bronze looks good minimal fade color, classier looking.

Agree. Another vote for bronze. We have had both

The bronze can oxidize over time and look a little powdery. Clean with acetone and coat with a silicon spray and it will look good as new.

I agree...
 

Not just "old" but cheap looking. More like trailer park quality appearances...

Spray with wet n forget mold will disappear within days

I forgot to add some other considerations:
If you plan to spend a lot of time in the birdcage look into sun reducing screening, we have 75% sun reducing screening in the roof area only. This works great, acts like a slightly cloudy day so it provides shade and keeps the area cooler while still allowing air to circulate. Also, if you are concerned about privacy the white (or light colored) screening will tend to block people from seeing into the bird cage during the day, the opposite will be true at night if you have lights on in the birdcage.

Our house had a white pool cage and, as other mentioned, it looked old and dirty.

I had Mr. Pool Screen in Orlando paint it with Sherwin Williams Bond-Plex in 2022 and it still looks great today. The color is Urbane Bronze 820433 if anyone is looking for it.

Totally agree, but most bird cages I see have high roofs with high sides forcing people to use awnings and umbrellas.
So those sun reducing screens would benefit the side walls also.

DARK!!
In 1999 we built a house in Tampa and put in a white birdcage around the pool.
BIG mistake!

If your white screen is ok with the property owners that need to view your birdcage then fine. I think a white screen can look a bit "too much" especially at night. Your choice.