Lady Gouldian Finch
This is the Lady Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae). These beautiful birds are native to Australia and named after the wife of their discoverer, James Gould. This bird is the male with its purple chest.
Gould’s Finch is endangered in the wild but are bred in captivity for sale as pets. The male has a distinctive mating dance and both male and female parents held care for the young (on average 5-6 to the “clutch”).
Captured using the Canon 300L f4 with a fill flash.