INTIMACY - GOULDIAN FLINCHES
Acrylic on canvas - 91.4x122cm (36x48inches)
This species was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, in honour of his wife Elizabeth.Gouldian finches are monogamous and form long-lasting pair bonds. When a male is courting a female, he bobs about and ruffles his feathers in an attempt to show off his bright colors. Research by Sarah Pryke has shown that red heads prefer to choose a partner of the same head colour.
Acrylic on canvas - 91.4x122cm (36x48inches)
This species was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, in honour of his wife Elizabeth.Gouldian finches are monogamous and form long-lasting pair bonds. When a male is courting a female, he bobs about and ruffles his feathers in an attempt to show off his bright colors. Research by Sarah Pryke has shown that red heads prefer to choose a partner of the same head colour.
Acrylic on canvas - 91.4x122cm (36x48inches)
This species was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, in honour of his wife Elizabeth.Gouldian finches are monogamous and form long-lasting pair bonds. When a male is courting a female, he bobs about and ruffles his feathers in an attempt to show off his bright colors. Research by Sarah Pryke has shown that red heads prefer to choose a partner of the same head colour.
