These finches are also particular about their surroundings, and according to the, they can be fatally stressed by a change in environment. They are very active, “watch only” birds that dislike being held. Solitary birds will not be happy, so plan on having at least a few of these beauties. Gouldian Finches are friendly, social birds that are best kept in groups in a large cage or aviary. What Can I Expect From My Gouldian Finch? Below is a short video that demonstrates their beauty and vocalization. Gouldian finches are not known to mimic human speech. They do make a persistent chirping sound that is not too loud nor unpleasant. These are quiet little birds that do not sing complicated songs. As with most finches, they have two long and pointy tail feathers. They sport brightly colored red, green, yellow, black and purple feathers and are one of the most colorful of all the Australian birds. The attractive coloration of these finches is what endears them to pet bird owners. What Do Gouldian Finches Look and Sound Like? Male Gouldians have a purple chest with females’ chests colored a lighter mauve. Females are less brightly colored than the males. Named after Elizabeth Gould, wife of British ornithological artist John Gould, these finches grow to be about 4.7 to 5.9 inches (12 -15 cm) and weigh about 1/2 ounce (14-15 grams). Their number was decimated by capture for the pet trade, and Australia banned the trapping and exportation of these birds in 1960. According to, there are only about 10,000 birds surviving in the wild. Gouldian Finches are native to northern Australia, where they once formed large flocks. About 75% of these finches are of the black-headed variety. There are three main variations based on the color of the bird’s head, which can be red, black or yellow. These small songbirds are also commonly called Lady Gouldian Finches and Rainbow Finches. The scientific name of the Gouldian Finch is Chloebia gouldiae.
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