
Lady Gouldian Finch - Orange Head Yellow Back Female
Note: If you have the desired mutation, be sure to mention it in the comments section of your order. We will do our absolute best to accommodate your request. If you are flexible on head colors, be sure to mention this in the comments section as well. Colors may vary for each bird. Description: The Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae), also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould's finch, or the rainbow finch, is a colorful passerine bird endemic to Australia. The Gouldian finch was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 and named after his wife Elizabeth. It is also known in America as the rainbow finch, Gould's finch, or the Lady Gouldian finch (although Mrs. Gould did not hold the title lady). In Australia, it is predominantly called the Gouldian finch. It is a member of the weaver-finch family Estrildidae, which is sometimes considered a subfamily of Passeridae. Both sexes are brightly colored with black, green, yellow, and red markings. The females tend to be