Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Waxbills and Allies :: Gouldian Finch

Gouldian Finch Chloebia gouldiae

Described by: Gould (1844)
Alternate common name(s): Purple-breasted Finch, Rainbow Finch, Painted Finch
Old scientific name(s): Erythrura gouldiae

Photographs

Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA - Jun 10, 2003 © William Hull 
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Range

N. Australia;
Ne. Western Australia (Wyndham Caravan Park), n. Northern Territory (Chinaman Creek, Fergusson River and Dingo Creek) and n. Queensland (Cumberland Dam and Caranbirini Springs in the Gulf of Carpentaria region, w. Cape York Peninsula, Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetland Reserve).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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