The Gouldian finch's habitat and conservation

The Gouldian finch is found in the northern territories of Australia.
Year-round grassland and water sources attract this colorful bird; during the breeding season, hollows of eucalyptus trees are a favorite. The largest known breeding population occurs in the Yinberrie Hills. The bird thrives in this warm climate, and avoids cooler climates. The finch’s range has temperatures from 60–110°F.

The Gouldian finch is endangered in its native Australia.
Fewer than 2,500 mature birds are thought to exist in the wild. Fires, the cage bird trade, competition for food sources, feral predators and diseases all pose threats to this beautiful bird. In 1992 a recovery plan was recommended; it should improve bird populations within 10 years.

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American Robin habitat

The American robin prefers the deep forest, but it has spread across North America, taking up residence in a variety of habitats. The robin has flourished in areas as varied as sparsely wooded land in the east to mountains 12,000' above sea level in the western U.S. It has adapted to open regions and modern, suburban areas as well, and is often spotted in pastures, orchards, backyards and city parks.

While trees offer the ideal perching site, a suburban fence, gutter or fire escape will work just as well for this adaptable bird. Most robins migrate to the south to escape the harsh, cold winters of the north, but those that stay frequent forests with an abundance of berries.

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Habitat and conservation of Bananaquit

As its name suggests, the bananaquit is found near bananas. Its prime habitat requirement is an abundance of flowers, its primary food.
The bananaquit lives mainly in tropical regions, including Venezuela, Brazil and the Bahamas, but is also found in subtropical areas and occasionally in temperate regions, as far south as Rio Grande do Sul in South America and as far north as Florida. The bananaquit frequents forests, mangroves, plantations and gardens.

Did you know?

• Some bananaquit nests examined in Tobago were composed of 400–650 individual pieces of plant materials.
• The bananaquit is the territory bird for the U.S.Virgin Islands.
• The bananaquit uses a technique called gaping to eat the inside of pupae, the cocoon stage of developing insects. It pierces the case, opens its bill slightly and licks the inside with its specialized tongue.

The bananaquit is common throughout its range, and is currently not endangered. Its exploitation of a variety of natural vegetation, as well as hummingbird feeders and urban planters, has contributed to its success.
Habitat destruction, as well as insecticide poisoning, could be potential threats in the near future.

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