Gouldian Finch
Gouldian Finch, Adelaide Zoo, South Australia
The Gouldian Finch of northern Australia is one of our more spectacularly coloured bird species. Sadly, it is one species I have yet to see in its natural environment. (The photo above was taken through the wire netting of an aviary at the Adelaide Zoo.)
Gouldian Finches are unusual in that their heads are usually black, but about a quarter of them are red with a few being yellow. Both males and females show this colour variation.
Finches are very popular cage birds both here and overseas. The Gouldians are much prized aviary birds, probably due to their stunning colours.
Being predominantly seed eaters, Gouldian Finches are found in grasslands, open scrublands and spinifex country. Due to disease and seasonal burning of their habitats, this species has endangered status.
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What a pretty bird! I would love to see them make a come back and not be on the endangered list.
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Thanks for your comments Eileen.
Hi there Shahram,
I am sorry but I do not have a video camera and do not post videos of birds online.
You can watch a video online here
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2589683.htm
Hi there!
I think that the Gouldian Finches is a very pretty bird, great picture you got there. You can easily tell some of the different species of the color of the head. I’ve got an article on them here: http://www.finchtips.com/gouldian-finches/
Happy “finching”
John K.