Gouldian Finch
Chloebia gouldiae
(L 5.5")
Laminington Nat’l Park
20Oct2016
Endemic to Australia...large
numbers are bred in captivity
numbers are bred in captivity
,,,was in the Batman Returns movie.
Has been classified as
“endangered in the
wild” and in continuing
decline.
“endangered in the
wild” and in continuing
decline.
Is David Attenborough’s
favourite Australian bird.
favourite Australian bird.
black-headed male
Chloebia is Greek for grass life.
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