The bold pattern and colours design of the plumage makes the Gouldian finch a piece of art.
The species was first discovered by the English naturalist and explorer John Gould in 1844. He named the bird in honour of his wife.
Gouldian finches acquire a length of 125-140 mm and their crowns may be red, yellow low or black.
They feed primarily on seeds like other finches. An average Gouldian finch eats almost four grams of food a day, which is 30% of their body weight.
It inhabits grasslands, scrubs and open woodlands in Australia, usually close to water where it forages in large flocks which it often number several hundred birds.
The number of Gouldian finches is dwindling mainly due to poaching. This species also suffers high rates of predation. Nowadays, it is hard to find them. They are bred in captivity and probably, that is the only way to preserve the species. Gouldian finches are classified as endangered.
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