Gouldian finch
bird
Also known as: Chloebia gouldiae, Poephila gouldiae
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Gouldian, or grass, finch
Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae).
The Gouldian finch is a small, brilliantly colored Australian finch, often kept as a cage bird. It is known for its striking plumage, which can include purple, gold, green, blue, and black, with a face that may be red, orange, or black.12
Finches, in general, are small songbirds with conical bills, typically feeding on seeds. The Gouldian finch belongs to the grass finch tribe within the songbird family Estrildidae. These birds are found in hot, open country near rivers.32
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