Live Lady Gouldian Finch: Black-Head Green-Back Aviary Bird for Experienced Keepers, Male or Female

This live Lady Gouldian Finch offers experienced bird keepers a colorful, watching-only companion for a thoughtfully managed aviary.

The black-head, green-back form is known as a normal green-back Gouldian. Individual coloration varies naturally from bird to bird.

Gouldians appreciate a large, planted garden setting, giving them an environment suited to observation rather than hands-on interaction.

Key Features

• Both sexes are brightly colored, so either available gender can bring the distinctive appearance of a Gouldian finch to an established aviary.
• This species does not like being held and may panic during handling. A watching-only routine respects its fragile temperament and reduces avoidable stress.
• Gouldians appreciate a large, planted garden setting, helping experienced keepers plan an appropriate environment before bringing the bird home.
• The species is not recommended for beginners, making the experience requirement clear for pet parents assessing whether its specialized care fits their abilities.
• Male and female variants are available, allowing keepers to select the gender that best suits their existing aviary plans.
• A lifespan of up to 10 years makes this bird a long-term commitment that deserves consistent care and advance planning.

Specifications

• Species: Erythrura gouldiae.
• Origin: Endemic to Australia.
• Family: Estrildidae.
• Size: 5.5 inches.
• Weight: 16-17 g.
• Lifespan: Up to 10 years.
• Color form: Black head and green back.
• Gender variants: Male or Female.
• Handling: Watching-only; does not like to be held.
• Keeper level: Not recommended for beginners.

Choose the male or female variant that fits your aviary plans. Add any head-color or mutation preference to the order comments; requests will be considered, but each bird's coloration varies naturally.