There are many different species of birds on our planet, some more beautiful than others, and some more expensive than others.
It will come as a surprise when you find out how much some species of birds can cost.
WOOD DUCK BIRD Wood Ducks have a unique shape among ducks a boxy, crested head, a thin neck, and an l5ong, broad tail. In-flight, they hold their head up high, sometimes bobbing it. O
verall, their silhouette shows a skinny neck, long body, thick tail, and short wings.
In good light, males have a glossy green head cut with white stripes, a chestnut breast, and buffy sides. In the low or harsh light, they’ll look dark overall with paler sides.
Females are gray-brown with white-speckled breasts. In eclipse plumage (late summer), males lose their pale sides and bold stripes but retain their bright eye and bill. Juveniles are very similar to females.
Unlike most waterfowl, Wood Ducks perch and nest in trees and are comfortable flying through woods. Their broad tail and short, broad wings help make them maneuverable.
When swimming, the head jerks back and forth much as a walking pigeon does.
You often see Wood Ducks in small groups, keeping apart from other waterfowl. Listen for the female’s call when these wary birds flush.
Look for Wood Ducks in wooded swamps, marshes, streams, beaver ponds, and small lakes.
They stick o wet areas with trees or extensive cattails. As a cavity nester, Wood Ducks take readily to nest boxes.
All depending on where you can find a Wood Duck, it can cost in the hundreds of dollars
GOULDIAN FINCH
The Gouldian Finch is a small, strikingly colored member of the finch family. Its remarkable plumage has made it very popular among pet bird enthusiasts.
They are very passive birds that are meant to simply be observed in captivity, as they do not like to be handled. Gouldian Finches are native to northern Australia, where they once formed large flocks.
The attractive coloration of these finches is what endears them to pet bird owners.
They sport brightly colored red, green, yellow, black, and purple feathers and are one of the most colorful of all the Australian birds.
As with most finches, they have two long and pointy tail feathers.
These are quiet little birds that do not sing complicated songs. They do make a persistent chirping sound that is not too loud nor unpleasant. Gouldian finches are not known to mimic human speech.
Below is a short video that demonstrates their beauty and vocalization. Though they are intelligent, their reluctance to be handled means they are very difficult to train for even simple behaviors like stepping-up.
It can be done with extreme patience, but the bird’s temperament may make it impossible in your individual case.
Your interaction with these birds is primarily from afar, simply observing and enjoying their splendid colors.
You will pay at least $100 for a Gouldian Finch, with some color mutations costing much more. You also need to be prepared to buy a large cage and provide a high-quality diet.
These birds are not destructive and will not go through a lot of toys or perches, so after your initial costs maintenance is inexpensive.
