Gouldian Finches

Erythrura gouldiae (Passeriformes - Estrildidae), commonly known as Gouldian Finch, Lady Gouldian Finch, Gould’s Finch or the Rainbow Finch, is an Endangered species endemic to North Australia.

The adults are vividly multicolored, and exhibit three different facial color-morphs: black-headed (most common), red-headed and yellow-headed (rare). In this photo you can see two of the three morphs.

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Photo credit: ©Alwyn Simple

Locality: Near Mataranka, Northern Territory, Australia