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Correspondence



RED HEADED GOULDIAN COCK



Madam, — I have a Red-headed Gouldian cock in one of my aviaries

whose description might interest Gouldian breeders. I bred this bird in

August, 1934, from an imported Red-headed hen, and aviary bred Black¬

headed cock which were quite normal in colour.


The bird is almost black except for the scarlet head, and breast which is

more orange than yellow.


The purple on the upper part of the breast is heavily marked with black

feathers and the wings are black except for a few dark olive green feathers.


The plumage has been rather “fluffy” during the winter, but since

being put into an outdoor aviary the feathers have tightened up, and the

bird is getting into very good condition.


I hope to try to breed from him this summer.


Mrs. Kathleen Wilson-Jones.



