The Lady Gouldian finch is a very social bird, gathering in flocks of hundreds.
Bobbing its head and fluffing its vibrant feathers, a male courts his mate. The pair nests in a tree hollow or a hole in a termite mound at the end of the rainy season when plenty of food is available.
Gouldian Finch
Chloebia gouldiae
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Length: 5 to 5.5 in
Habitat: Savannah and woodland
Diet: Seeds and insects
Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered)
