Gouldian

/ɡuːlˈdɪən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a Gouldian finch, a small colorful Australian bird known for its striking blue, red, black, and yellow plumage.

Etymology

Named after John Gould, a famous 19th-century British ornithologist and bird illustrator who studied and documented many Australian bird species.

Kelly Says

John Gould was so influential that ornithologists named one of the world's most beautiful birds after him, and Gouldian finches became symbols of Victorian-era bird enthusiasm and natural history.

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