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Gouldian Finch
IntermediateGouldian finch
Rainbow-colored finch with red/black/yellow face, green back, purple chest. Australian origin. Stunning but sensitive to changes.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜30℃
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
12-14cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Finch seed mix, greens
About
The Gouldian finch, also known as the Gould's finch or the rainbow finch, is a colourful passerine bird that is native to Australia.
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Basic Info
Origin
northern Australia
Lifespan
5-8 years
Size
12-14cm
Temperature
15〜30℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Finch seed mix, greens
Care Guide
Cage
Wide cage allowing flight
Temperature
22-30°C (cold-sensitive)
Humidity
40-60%
Breeding
Breeds in finch nest. Temperature management important
Morphs (Varieties)
コキンチョウは野生でも頭部色(赤/黒/黄)の多型がある。頭部色の遺伝は複雑なため inheritance を省略。胸色・ボディ変異は recessive。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Yellow-headed (Orange-headed)Blue-breastedWhite-breastedLutino
Other
Red-headedBlack-headed
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
地鳴き · © Louis Masarei · xeno-canto XC960939 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Gouldian finch (Gould, 1844)
Synonyms: Chloebia gouldiae
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
IUCN LC · Least Concern
Chloebia gouldiae(コキンチョウ)。IUCN 軽度懸念(LC、過去は NT/EN 評価あり)。
Sources: BirdLife DataZone
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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