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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. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across their range and differ slightly in size and colour.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Sep 7, 2021. Captured Sep 6, 2021 19:55 in 3CC8+F8G, Bagalur, Karnataka 586123, India.
  • NIKON D750
  • f/10.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 550mm