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Gouldian Finch - Erythrura gouldiae

Gouldian Finch

Erythrura gouldiae

Family: Estrildidae (Waxbills, Grass-finches, Mannikins, 19 species in Australia). Sometimes included in Subfamily Ploceinae of Family Ploceidae
Size: 14 cm
Distribution: Within about 500km of the coast of NT and the Northeast parts of WA and the most NW parts of QLD.
Status: Common
Habitat: Varied; dense shrubs interspersed with grass, near water
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest

The Gouldian Finch is one of the most brightly coloured birds in the world. Some have black faces, and some (like the one pictured here) have red faces.

The Gouldian finch is not found naturally in Sydney or the Blue Mountains, but many people keep them as pets. The photo below was from a pet bird kept in a large aviary. I have included it because it is such a beautiful bird.

Gouldian Finch - Erythrura gouldiae
Photo: Riverstone, Sydney NSW

Gouldian Finch - Erythrura gouldiae
Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Original Scanned Image.

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