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Java Sparrow

Padda oryzivora

Photo by MichaelSze
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Field Notes

Description:

The Java Sparrow is 17 cm in length. The adult is unmistakable, with its grey upperparts and breast, pink belly, white-cheeked black head, red eye-ring, pink feet and thick red bill.

Notes:

Taken in HK Park

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Java Sparrow

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Comments (4)
LauraMaria
Carolina, I was also confused after reading the description, but found out that there *are* white versions of this lovely sparrow, especially bred for pets! So it might be an escapee, or just a naturally occurring rarity :) Either way, what a pretty photo, nice shot!!
Carolina
Is this a baby or why it is white?

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