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One of the most colorful of the finch family and probably the most colorful bird on earth the Gouldian Finch is just a wonder to behold. It is a native to the northern region of Australia and is now considered to be one of the endangered species on this planet. As far back as 1960 this spectacular little bird was banned from being exported from Australia.
The male and female are very different with the cock bird having much brighter plumage than the hen and his center tail feather is considerably longer too. These beautiful little birds are much harder to care for than others of the same species and should only be kept those who have all the experience that is needed to care for them.
There are only three varieties of the Gouldian Finch and these are the Red-Headed, the Black-Headed and the Yellow-Headed Gouldian. However, there are some mutations such as the blue and yellow-bodied birds.
Like its brother finches these delightful little birds have the most enchanting song but unlike their brothers are much shier. They are best kept in pairs as this provides the essential contact they need to do well.
Gouldian Finches do not appreciate changes in their environment and will stress if this occurs causing them to lose condition, become weak and less resistant to diseases. To do well they need their environment to be warm and humid and like all birds detest drafts. Natural light is important but never place a cage in direct sunlight. Artificial lightening is an option but this has to be on a timer switch to recreate the natural day and night environment for the birds.
These birds enjoy a seed diet of millet but they also need to be given greens to supplement this. Crushed egg and oyster shell will provide them with the vital calcium they need to stay healthy and crushed coal can be used as grit in their diets. Extra supplements such as wide spectrum vitamins should always be given to birds in molt. An absolute must is that clean water is made available at all times.
Gouldian finches are definitely not adept at building nests so when thinking about breeding a nesting box will have to be introduced into the cage. These can easily be made out of wood or if not an option a bamboo basket will do the trick just as well.
Gouldian finches have an extraordinary mating ritual where the cock bird will jump straight and down in the air to catch the hen's attention. When she responds to his antics they both start to bow and shake their beaks at each other, the hen fluttering her tail feathers as she responds to her mate. Once these displays of courtship are over they normally retreat to their nesting area to mate in private.
A hen will normally lay up to six eggs before she sits. The incubation period is between 15 to 18 days and it is absolutely vital that the hen should not be disturbed whilst sitting on her eggs. Fully feathered chicks will appear approximately 22 days later.
