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Gouldian Finch
Chloebia gouldiae(Gould, 1844)
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Chloebia
At a glance
The Gouldian Finch is a tiny bird, about 12–13 cm long, listed as Endangered and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 12–13 cm
- Conservation status
- Endangered
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Rare
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Gouldian Finch look like?
The Gouldian Finch is a tiny bird, about 12–13 cm long and weighing 8–20 g.
The Gouldian finch, also known as the Gould's finch or the rainbow finch, is a colourful passerine bird that is native to Australia.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Gouldian Finch?
The Gouldian Finch is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Gouldian Finch eat?
The Gouldian Finch feeds on seeds, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
4 photos
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