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The Scaly-Breasted Munia

The Scaly-Breasted Munia

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia, known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia....
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The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia, known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia.

Scientific name: Lonchura punctulata
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Munia
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Canon EOS 600D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 250/1

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Aug, 2017

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Pretty little bird....great capture

Thank you :)

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Cool-looking bird; great image, Robbie!

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Wonderful capture of a beautiful bird.

Thank you Harold :)

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Beautiful shot!

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Fantastic shot :)

Your welcome Josh

Striking colors!!!

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Very nice capture!

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Great capture, interesting bird:-)

What a great shot, well done!

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