Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)
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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 -
2009-07-14
Sai Kung Peninsula, Hong Kong -
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 -
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2016-02-22
Hong Kong International Airport, Hong KongI believe this was the species seen flying around in the airport. -
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2016-02-25
Fort Rotterdam, Indonesia -
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