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Gouldian Finch
Chloebia gouldiae(Gould, 1844)
EndangeredEndemic
- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Chloebia
- Conservation
- Endangered
- Commonness
- Rare
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
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
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- North WA to north-east QLD (north Australia)
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
4 photos
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