Scaly-breasted Munia (huh?)

[JG_PNS]

I never heard of it either - or ever so one, but a small flock of them have taken over my feeder! Apparently they are native to India, but have established themselves in the southern US.

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[NatHist.CA]

I have been seeing a growing population in S. California. Known in the pet trade as the nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, they may be descended from escaped or released pets.

 

[Callie]

Very nice manikins, lovely little birdies

 

[Kathy G]

Very nice

 

[Stevie n]

Love that little fellow coming into land!

 

[Yezdi]

Very nice...

 

[Venkatesh VT]

I shoot them every day here in India and they even nest in our flat.The juvs are very pretty It is nice to see them in US .Congrats

 

[Tadzio]

Beautiful series

 

[gordon_g]

Cool little guys! Nice set.