The Gouldian Finch is a variety of finch that is native to the Australian tropics. While it is endangered in its native region, and Australia has banned the export of native animals since the 1960's, there are still plenty of them available in the pet market.
Color: Gouldian Finches are considered one of the most colorful birds in the world. These brilliantly colored finches can have many different color variations. Their heads can be red, orange or grey. Their backs are blue or green, and their undersides can be white, yellow or purple. There are three naturally occurring color varieties of Gouldian Finches. There is the yellow headed (Poephila armitiana), the black headed (Poephila gouldiae), and the red-headed (Poephila mirabilis). While these are the three color varieties that are commonly recognized there are many other color combinations occurring amongst the species, which are derived from these original colorations including yellow and blue bodied mutations. The male is much more brilliantly colored than the female. The males also have a much longer center tail feather than that of the female.
Care: While Zebra Finches and Society Finches are very hardy breeds, and are very easy to care for and breed, the Gouldian Finches require much more quiet and stability in their lives. Novice bird owners with little or no experience with finches are not recommended to start with Gouldian Finches. Like some other types of finches, these finches do not like to be held or pet. If you want a bird that can be finger tamed easily, you should probably stay away from Gouldian Finches. Finches are social birds and should be kept in pairs. These finches can be easily disrupted from changes in their habitat, or by moving their cage. Frequent stress on these birds can lead to weakening of their immune system, compromising their resistance to certain diseases.
Cages:Gouldian Finches are very active birds. They require the largest flying area of any of the other finch species. While they only measure five to five and a half inches tall, they require a flying space of at least 20". Gouldian Finch cages can be made of either wood or metal, but preferably not brass, as the brass can be toxic to them. Keep in mind that many cages that look like brass, are not actually made of brass. The openings in the bars should never be more than about one half-inch, to avoid injury or escape.
Singing Gouldian Finches have a unique personality, a bouncy energy, and provide a beautiful background sound to their environment. While they have a lovely soft chirp, not all can sing. It is usually the male birds that sing, and some can sing better than others. Although Gouldian Finches require more care than some of the other finch varieties, the brilliant colorations and pleasant personalities can make the extra care worth while.
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