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Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) - Juvenile
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) - Juvenile
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) - Juvenile
Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

About Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: Old World Sparrows

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia, known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across its range, which differ slightly in size and colour.

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2007-03-10

    Big Island - Kona / Four Seasons Hotel, United States of America
    Image from 2007-03-10

  • 2009-07-14

    Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong
    Image from 2009-07-14

  • 2012-11-06

    Cairns Esplanade, Australia

  • 2013-01-05

    Tacheng, China

  • 2013-02-16

    Namieri National Park, India

  • 2016-01-03

    Ceiba, United States of America

  • 2016-01-03

    Ceiba Natural Reserve, United States of America
    Image from 2016-01-03

  • 2016-02-22

    Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
    I believe this was the species seen flying around in the airport.

  • 2016-02-24

    Makassar, Indonesia

  • 2016-02-25

    Fort Rotterdam, Indonesia
    Image from 2016-02-25

  • 2016-02-26

    Makassar Swamps, Indonesia

  • 2016-03-14

    Tomahon, Indonesia

  • 2016-03-15

    Tomahon, Indonesia

  • 2016-03-16

    Tomahon, Indonesia

  • 2023-03-26

    Lahad Datu, Malaysia

  • 2023-03-27

    Lahad Datu, Malaysia

  • 2024-08-09

    Ubud, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-11

    Bali Botanical Garden, Indonesia
    Image from 2024-08-11

  • 2024-08-13

    Bali Barat National Park, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-15

    Ijen, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-17

    Air Terjun Oenesu, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-18

    Oelnasi, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-19

    Futamnasi, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-20

    Futamnasi, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-20

    Boti, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-21

    Boti, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-21

    Bipolo Forest, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-22

    Rote, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-23

    Bendungan, Indonesia

  • 2024-08-28

    Mali Airport, Indonesia

  • 2025-04-13

    St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

  • 2025-08-18

    Danau Kaco, Indonesia

  • 2025-08-19

    Danau Kaco, Indonesia

  • 2025-08-26

    Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

  • 2025-08-27

    Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

  • 2025-08-31

    K2 Hill View Chalet, Malaysia