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Scaly-breasted Munias breakfast time The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia.  Geotagged,India,Lonchura punctulata,Scaly-breasted Munia,Scaly-breasted munia,Winter,munia Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Scaly-breasted Munias breakfast time

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia.

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  1. So beautiful! What a lovely shot!

    Also, it is nice to meet you! Welcome to JungleDragon! I can't wait to see more from you!
    Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
    1. Thanks a lot for your encouraging words. Posted 6 years ago
  2. Stunning shot, Dr. Harsha! The birds and the lighting are both so beautiful. Posted 6 years ago
  3. check this video

    Posted 6 years ago

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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 Christine Young
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By Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy

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Uploaded Feb 23, 2019. Captured Jan 13, 2019 04:06 in Unnamed Road, Andhra Pradesh 515631, India.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO500
  • 600mm