Lady Gouldian Finch: Orange Head, Yellow Back Live Bird, Male or Female for Experienced Aviary Keepers

For an experienced finch keeper creating a spacious planted aviary, this Lady Gouldian finch offers vivid color and an engaging bird to observe. The featured coloration is orange head and yellow back, though each bird's colors may vary.

This small Australian species is best suited to a calm home where its space and low-handling needs are respected. It is a watching-only bird rather than a hands-on companion, making careful husbandry central to its wellbeing.

Key Features

• Both sexes have bright black, green, yellow, and red markings, bringing varied natural color to an aviary for rewarding daily observation.
• Gouldian finches appreciate a large, planted garden setting, giving experienced keepers clear direction when preparing an enriching home.
• The pleasant watching-only temperament suits pet parents who prefer observing natural finch behavior instead of regular physical interaction.
• Male and female variants make it easier to choose the sex that suits your individual aviary plans.
• Add a desired mutation or flexible head-color preference in the order comments. This makes your preference clear while allowing for natural color variation between birds.
• A lifespan of up to 10 years lets committed keepers plan thoughtfully for the bird's housing, diet, and long-term routine.

Specifications

• Species: Erythrura gouldiae.
• Common names include Lady Gouldian finch, Gouldian finch, Gould's finch, and rainbow finch.
• Origin: Endemic to Australia.
• Size: 5.5 inches.
• Weight: 16–17 g.
• Lifespan: Up to 10 years.
• Color selection: Orange head and yellow back.
• Available gender variants: Male and Female.
• Individual bird colors may vary.
• Diet includes Gouldian finch seed, mineral grit, cuttlefish bone, dried egg food, herb salad, millet sprays, and liquid iodine.
• Handling guidance: Avoid holding this bird because handling can cause dangerous panic and stress.
• Experience level: Not recommended for beginner avian enthusiasts.

Welcome this finch only if you can provide experienced, attentive care in a roomy planted setting. A quiet observation-first routine, minimal handling, and careful stress management are essential to keeping this fragile bird comfortable.