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What

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

Observer

birdobserver

Date

May 21, 2017 10:21 AM PDT

Description

Rust brown colored head, same color back and wings. Black and cream patterned chest. Cream belly. Finch-like bill. Eating at the feeder with finches, containing sunflower seeds and millet. Appears to be a Nutmeg Mannikin (Lonchura punctulata), native to SE Asia, but settled in California as escaped caged birds.

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