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| Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata punctulata
- Juvenile |
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| Photographer : | © Abhijeet Ramesh Jagtap |
| Location : | Thane Creek, Thane District, Maharashtra, India |
| Date : |
8 November 2014 |
| English synonyms: | Scaly-breasted Mannikin, Spice Finch, Spice Munia, Spotted Mannikin, Spotted Munia, Nutmeg Finch, Nutmeg Mannikin, Nutmeg Munia, Ricebird, Checkered Munia |
| Bird Family : | Estrildidae - Estrildine Finches - Avadavats, Parrotfinches, Silverbill, Munias, Waxbills |
| Bird Group : | PASSERIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Slight hint of newly appearing scales can be seen on the belly. - ARJ |
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