gouldian finch description

 Gouldian finch  

Gouldian Finch, (Erythrura gouldiae) is a bird of a color  and exceptional beauty, it is also known as the Lady Gouldian Finch, Rainbow Finch  or Finch Gould. This bird is a very beautiful and colorful. They live in Australia but in recent years it has declined considerably.

  

Both sexes are brightly colored, the difference would be though and that is that males and females purple purple chest. Have a size of 130-140 cm.

These birds are quite delicate needing special food (do not forget that in nature they eat seeds from about 6 species of grass mainly) They need premium finch food, fresh water every day, gravel, a cuttlebone, perches, vitamins (the blue ones guaranteed not produce their own vitamin A) .. Water should be changed every day.

  

The pebbles should be replaced once a month and cage cage should be cleaned and disinfected everything once a month. Gouldian Finch Bird II may be difficult to reproduce outside its native climate of Australia, but not when given ideal conditions in an artificial environment. Grit and cuttlebone are an important component of the diet of a Gouldian Finch.

Because feathers or extremely colorful and cheerful, this species of finch is one of the most beautiful in the world. It is loved by bird lovers, who buy and very melodious song of the male.

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Estrildidae
Genre: Erythura
Species: Erythrura gouldiae
Appearance and Size:

 Diamond Finch is a small songbirds sizes with a good figure and elegance with an impressive beak and colorful plumage. It is considered the most beautiful species of citenteze. He has a body of 12 to 15 inches and weighs about 15-17 grams. Life expectancy is up to 8 years.

Usually, the male has an emerald green feathers in top and tail feathers bluish back. The head is black, red or amber. The chest is purple, and under tail feathers are a light cream. At the edge of the tail feathers have long black which gives it a distinct look. Females have similar colors, but in pale tones and a shorter tail.Cintia iris is black diamond – brown plumage and eyes surrounded by blue – gray. In the mating period, males often this plumage changes color.There are exotic birds ornament, very colorful and captivating appeared in numerous mutations of colors, from yel

low and purple to blue and silver.

Personality and behavior

Diamond finch is a bird calm and independence, which prefers small groups. Males in particular have a very melodious song. They are quiet birds who do not appreciate and do not need human company, so it is not good to be out of the cage and hand led.

harboring

        

Finch Cages diamond needs to loft space, in which to desfsoare freely. It is good to be designed with slats fresh grass, gravel to be changed monthly and rocks and gravel.From cage should not miss fresh water, which is good to be changed daily, cuttlefish bones and mixed grains finches. Water also good recipes contain iodine, which provides vivid feather coloring.

In addition, the cage should be cleaned and disinfected every two to three weeks. Must be cleaned and all accessories play and supports food.

Feeding

Like most birds in captivity Diamond finch feeds on seeds.During mating, cinteaza prefer ripe sorghum seeds and cold season grass seed needs. It also nourishes and longer grass and small insects and worms.

In addition, cage, finch must have fresh water constantly. In captivity, finches diamond owners can prepare various soft foods for these birds. Finch will greatly appreciate dry seed mixtures and vegetable oil.It can also consume fruits, vegetables and greens, finely chopped. In addition, the cage should not miss supplements of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, which is very important for the development of the body of these birds.