The painting depicts the Gouldian finches. The Gouldian finch is an endangered seed-eating bird, which have declined dramatically since the onset of European settlement. Large flocks of up to a thousand of these brightly coloured small birds used to be a regular feature of the northern savannah landscapes from the Top End of Australia, Queensland and the Kimberley region.

If you would like to know more about Gouldian Finches and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

• Aboriginal Culture
• Harold Thomas, the Aboriginal Artist of the Aboriginal Flag of Australia