Green Back Gouldian Finch

📏 Size and Appearance

• Average Length: 5.5 to 6 inches (14–15 cm)

• Weight: 14–16 grams

• Body Color: Bright green upper plumage with a yellow abdomen and lilac chest

• Head Variations: Red, black, or yellow/orange (depending on mutation)

• Sex Differences: Males show more vivid colors; females are softer in tone

The Green Back is the wild-type form of the Gouldian Finch — a perfect example of nature’s brilliance, admired for its pure and balanced coloration.

🧬 Understanding Gouldian Finch Mutations

Gouldian Finches are genetically diverse, with color mutations developing through selective breeding.

The Green Back variety is the dominant gene, meaning when paired with other color types (like Blue or Yellow Backs), the Green gene typically expresses in the offspring.

Gouldians also carry head color mutations (red, black, yellow) that can appear in any combination. Breeders often work with these variations to produce unique, visually stunning lines such as Red-Head Green Backs or Black-Head Green Backs.

At Bird and Beyond, we maintain strong genetic lines to ensure every Green Back Gouldian Finch you purchase is vibrant, hardy, and beautifully colored.

❤️ Temperament and Personality

Green Back Gouldians are peaceful, curious, and love gentle activity. Their soft chirping brings serenity to any aviary. They thrive in pairs or small flocks and are best kept with other calm species.

They are not aggressive, making them ideal for community aviaries or indoor bird rooms.

🍃 Care & Feeding Guide

Keeping your Gouldian Finch happy is simple with the right setup and routine care:

• Diet: Premium finch seed mix with canary seed, millet, and grass seeds. Supplement with egg food, leafy greens, and sprouted seeds.

• Supplements: Provide cuttlebone, mineral block, and vitamins to support breeding and feather health.

• Cage/Aviary: Minimum 24" wide cage or larger aviary; they love to fly horizontally.

• Temperature: Keep between 70°F–85°F; avoid direct drafts or sudden changes.

• Lighting: Provide natural or full-spectrum lighting for at least 10–12 hours daily.

• Bathing: Offer a shallow bath 2–3 times per week for plumage maintenance.

All our Green Back Gouldian Finches are raised on a balanced diet and acclimated to indoor aviary conditions, making them easy to maintain and quick to settle into their new home.

🪶 Breeding the Green Back Gouldian Finch

Breeding these finches is rewarding and educational. Green Backs are usually ready to breed by 8–10 months of age.

Provide a nest box (5x5x6 inches) and soft nesting material like coconut fiber or dry grass. The female lays 4–6 eggs, and both parents share incubation for 14–16 days.

Chicks fledge around 21–25 days, and the parents often raise multiple clutches per season if well cared for.

Pairing a Green Back with other color mutations allows breeders to explore genetic variety while maintaining robust, vibrant lines.

💚 Why Buy from Bird and Beyond

• Locally bred, hand-raised finches

• DNA health-checked and socialized

• Strong genetics and bright coloration

• Care and breeding guidance provided

• Easy pickup at our Richmond, Texas bird store

We take pride in providing the healthiest and most stunning Green Back Gouldian Finches in the Houston and Fort Bend County area.

🕊️ Take Home Your Green Back Gouldian Finch Today

Don’t wait — these beautiful finches sell fast!
Visit Bird and Beyond, located at 10210 W Hidden Lake Ln, Richmond, TX 77406, or call us to reserve your pair today.

✨ Bring home beauty, song, and color — with the Green Back Gouldian Finch from Bird and Beyond.