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Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

They also go by Spice Finch and Nutmeg Mannikin.
Cinnamon colored head, brown back and white underneath with the feathers having brown edge to give an appearance of scales. Bill is finch like.

Habitat:

Found in grasses and bushes.

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2016

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