The Gouldian Finch originates in Australia. Its natural habitat is difficult to access and is also quite limited. John Gould was the first to describe this beautiful bird. Mr. Gould was so taken by the breed that he originally named it after his wife. Since then it has been renamed to its current name 'Gouldian Finch'. There appears to be some inconsistency in the scientific classification of the Gouldian Finch. In some places they are recorded as 'Chloebia gouldiae' and others as 'Erythrura gouldiae'. It appears that both are accepted, but this dual scientific nomenclature is unusual. The Gouldian Finch is an endangered species; with only 2,500 mature adults existing naturally in the world, this is surprising because they were at one time one of the largest flock birds in Australia. The reasons for its decline are numerous one of the clearest reasons is destruction of its habitat due to poor land management and land use, additionally they are susceptible to respiratory infections in the wild caused by an endoparasitic mite. Efforts are being made to save this beautiful bird from becoming more endangered or extinct.
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The Gouldian Finch originates in Australia. Its natural habitat is difficult to access and is also quite limited. John Gould was the first to describe this beautiful bird. Mr. Gould was so taken by the breed that he originally named it after his wife. Since then it has been renamed to its current name 'Gouldian Finch'. There appears to be some inconsistency in the scientific classification of the Gouldian Finch. In some places they are recorded as 'Chloebia gouldiae' and others as 'Erythrura gouldiae'. It appears that both are accepted, but this dual scientific nomenclature is unusual. The Gouldian Finch is an endangered species; with only 2,500 mature adults existing naturally in the world, this is surprising because they were at one time one of the largest flock birds in Australia. The reasons for its decline are numerous one of the clearest reasons is destruction of its habitat due to poor land management and land use, additionally they are susceptible to respiratory infections in the wild caused by an endoparasitic mite. Efforts are being made to save this beautiful bird from becoming more endangered or extinct.