Gouldian finch facts for kids
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.
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.
Images for kids
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Black-headed male Gouldian finch
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Black-headed female Gouldian finch
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Red headed male Gouldian finch at Artis Zoo, Netherlands
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A young Gouldian finch (first day out of the nest) – note the blue nodules on the side of its beak
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A young Gouldian finch with the beginnings of bright adult plumage
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Two gouldian finches eating birdseed
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Newly hatched Gouldian finch chicks
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A juvenile at Cincinnati Zoo
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White Gouldian finch and yellow Gouldian finch mutation
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White-breasted yellow-headed Gouldian finch (left) and black-headed male Gouldian finches
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Adult male double factor yellow back Gouldian finch
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See also
In Spanish: Erythrura gouldiae para niños
