Scientific Name: Lonchura punctulata Common Name: Scaly-breasted munia, Spotted munia, Spice Finch Other Names: Ricebird, Nutmeg Mannikin Identifying Features: brown color, spotted belly, spotted breast, small size,cinnamon head & neck, black beak, yellow tail
Fun Facts:
- The Scaly-breasted munias love to take baths and like to roost and clump with other species of munias.
- Overgrown nails is one of the characteristic features of this species.
This image was clicked by Nawin Tiwary.
Where have you seen this bird? Let us know in the comments below. You can also share a photo of this bird clicked by you by sending it to birdwatcher@delhigreens.org
