Gouldian Finch
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NameGouldian Finch
Common NameGouldian Finch
Scientific NameErythrura gouldiae
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit exceptionally bright plumage, typically featuring a black, red, or yellow face mask, a bright green back, a purple chest, and a yellow belly. The rump is blue, and the tail is black. Females have similar but slightly duller coloration.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations are generally soft and high-pitched, consisting of 'sit' or 'tsit' calls and a quiet, chattering song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatstropical savanna, grassland, woodland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern Australia, primarily found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the Top End of the Northern Territory, and parts of Queensland.
Identifying Featuresvibrant multi-colored plumage, distinctive black, red, or yellow face mask, bright green back, purple chest, yellow belly, small size, pinkish-white conical bill
Description
The Gouldian Finch is a strikingly colorful passerine bird native to Australia. Known for its vibrant plumage, it is a social species that typically forages for grass seeds in open tropical savannas and woodlands.
