Gouldian finch
The Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae), also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould's finch or the rainbow finch, is a species of passerine bird which is native to Australia. Both sexes are brightly coloured with black, green, yellow and red markings. The birds are found across northern Australia in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland. The species are listed as near-threatened.[1]
The Gouldian finch was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae. It was named in honour of Gould's late wife Elizabeth.
Gouldian Finch Media
Black-headed male Gouldian finch
Newly-hatched Gouldian finch chicks
A young Gouldian finch (first day out of the nest) – note the blue nodules on the side of its beak
Black-headed female Gouldian finch
Red headed male Gouldian finch at Artis Zoo, Netherlands
A juvenile at Cincinnati Zoo
A young Gouldian finch with the beginnings of bright adult plumage
Two Gouldian finches eating birdseed
.jpg)
References
- ↑ "Erythrura gouldiae — Gouldian Finch". Department of the Environment and Energy. Retrieved 2 April 2020.