Scaly-breasted Munia
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About the Scaly-breasted Munia
Also known as: Nutmeg Finch, Nutmeg Mannikin, Spice Finch, Spotted Munia, Spotted Mannikin
Scaly-breasted Munias have a pretty buffy brown plumage, highlighted by delicate "scales" on the white breast. Males and females are similar in plumage, although males tend to be darker overall.
In the wild the Scaly-breasted Munia will form large flocks of up to 100 individuals. They are known for being social, roosting white perched close together and engaging in mutual preening.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched February 2, 2018
Scientific Name
Lonchura punctulata
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
4.3 to 4.7 inches
(10.9 to 11.9 cm)
Weight:
.42 to .56 ounces
(11.9 to 15.9 grams)
International Names
Chinese
斑文鸟
Czech
panenka muškátová
Danish
Muskatfinke
Dutch
Muskaatvink
Finnish
suomumanikki
French
Capucin damier
German
Muskatbronzemännchen
Italian
Munia pettosquamato
Japanese
シマキンパラ [shimakinpara]
Korean
얼룩무늬납부리새
Norwegian
Muskatnonne
Polish
mniszka muszkatowa
Portuguese
Capuchinho-dominó
Russian
Чешуйчатогрудая амадина
Spanish
Capuchino Punteado
Swedish
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