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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 Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 28, 2023. Captured Aug 25, 2023 06:42.
  • COOLPIX P950
  • f/6.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 357mm