Status in the Wild: Gouldian Finches have either a red, black or
yellow head. Despite their distinct color variations, the red-
headed, black-headed and yellow-headed Gouldian finches are all
members of the same species. Gouldian finches are a prime target
for the illegal bird trade due to their vivacious coloration.
This illegal trapping, along with predation, destruction of
habitat, and susceptibility to a parasitic air-sac mite, has
significantly reduced their numbers to an alarming state. You
can see Gouldian Finches in the Zoo’s finch exhibit near the
admissions desk.