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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 Sharad
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Uploaded Jul 8, 2016. Captured Jul 8, 2016 10:15 in Block 17, Malaysian Twp, K P H B Phase 5, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072, India.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO250
  • 300mm