These is of up most importance especially when dealing with delicate species of finches such as Gouldians. Seed– First of all give them a diet of a good fresh seed mix. The black headed which is the most common in the wild, the red headed which is 1 in 4 and the yellow headed which is not as common.Ĭhoose good strong Healthy pairs of birds with good breast condition, at least 9 months old, good feather and a clean vent. They are in fact natural occurring mutations. Gouldian finches naturally come in 3 natural colour variations in the wild which is unusual for any animal in the past they were not sure if they were the same species. If it is a dull lemon colour it is a hen. An easy way to sex them if you have a particularly bright hen or a mutation bird such as a white breasted yellow back is to simply look at the intensity of the yellow on the bottom of the bird. Sexing is not difficult with mature birds as the male has a very vibrant purple chest, green back, yellow underneath with a black/red or yellow head in colour compared to the similar but duller female. Juvenile birds have a green back and grey underneath and can not be sexed visually until they are 12 months of age and are beginning to get the adult plumage. Sexing and Description of gouldian finches Unlike most finches they do not make there own nest but nest in tree hollows Gouldian finches are very social and are often found in large flocks with there own kind and also flock with other finches as well. They will migrate during the rainy season and return in the dry season. They can be found in savanna woodland where there is open plains with seeding grasses and tall trees often close by mangroves and fresh water. These native finches naturally occur in sparsely distributed populations across tropical northern Australia. Natural distribution and habitat of the Gouldian finch If you have never had finches before you are better off starting with a pair of Manikins, Zebras or Cut throats before attempting to breed Gouldians.Īvailable at Birdsville all year round. They no longer quire a licence from National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS). So a good diet, protection from strong winds and some basic medication these birds can be kept and bred with success by even beginners as long as the correct precautions are taken. These birds are not the hardiest birds and are susceptible to cold and stress. Gouldian finch also known as Goulds, Lady Gouldian and rainbow finch in other parts of the world are in my opinion one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Male Red, Orange and Black Faced Gouldians Erythrura gouldiae
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |