Found in northern Australia, they are seen in settled areas. Gouldian Finches are particularly sociable birds and up to six pairs can be found nesting side by side in the same hollow branch.
Details
- Series: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection
- Subject: Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae)
- Designer: Marg Towt, Melbourne
- Printer: Mercury-Walch Pty Ltd, Moonah, Tas.
- Press:
- Process: Multi-colour offset lithography with luminescence impregnated varnish
- Colours:
- Paper: 105 gsm Glacier Offset manufactured by Besley & Pike Pty Ltd, Brisbane
- Quantity: 2,122,046
- 1,375,066 (1 July 1978 to 30 June 1979)
- 746,980 (1 July 1979 to 30 June 1980)
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