{"id":7854,"date":"2024-08-06T12:38:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T12:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7854"},"modified":"2025-08-25T18:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:18:58","slug":"silver-gouldian-finch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/product\/silver-gouldian-finch\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver Gouldian Finch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product_desc-row\">\n<div class=\"product_desc-desc\">\n<p><strong>Important Keys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Native to northern Australia, including areas such as Queensland and the Northern Territory. Silver Gouldian Finches are often kept in captivity, where their coloration can be selectively bred.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> Prefers open woodlands, grasslands, and savannahs, and is found near water sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Food:<\/strong> Seeds, particularly from grasses, as well as small fruits and insects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feeding Behavior:<\/strong> Forages on the ground and in low vegetation, using its beak to pick up seeds and small food items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breeding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nesting:<\/strong> Builds nests in trees or shrubs, typically using grasses and other plant materials to create a compact, cup-shaped structure. In captivity, they may also use artificial nest boxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg Quantity:<\/strong> Usually lays 4-6 eggs per clutch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incubation Period:<\/strong> About 12-14 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fledging:<\/strong> Chicks fledge (leave the nest) around 20-25 days after hatching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Wild:<\/strong> Generally around 5-7 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In Captivity:<\/strong> Can live up to 8-10 years or more with proper care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social Structure:<\/strong> Highly social and active, often found in small flocks or pairs. The Silver Gouldian Finch is known for its vibrant and interactive behavior within its group.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocalization:<\/strong> Produces a range of soft, melodious calls and chirps. Their vocalizations are pleasant and used for communication within flocks and during mating displays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zumma.la-studioweb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/content-single-product-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"34\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> About 12-14 cm (4.7-5.5 inches) in length.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Males:<\/strong> The Silver Gouldian Finch is characterized by its distinctive silver or light gray body with a sheen that varies in intensity. They may also have hints of blue and green, adding to their unique appearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head and Neck:<\/strong> Typically have a prominent red face and throat with a contrasting black mask around the eyes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wings:<\/strong> The wings are a mix of silver-gray with some green and blue tones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tail:<\/strong> The tail feathers are usually blue with silver or light gray tones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beak:<\/strong> Short, conical, and strong, well-adapted for eating seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legs and Feet:<\/strong> Pinkish to reddish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[156,15],"product_tag":[164],"class_list":{"0":"post-7854","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-finches","7":"product_cat-uncategorized","8":"product_tag-finches","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"sale","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7854"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7854"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phoolpanchi.com\/birds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}