Scaly-breasted munia

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across their range and differ slightly in size and colour.

Scientific Name : Lonchura punctulata

Family : Estrildidae

Order : Passeriformes

Class : Aves

Type : Waxbills, Munias, And Allies

Conservation Status : Least concern (LC)

Size : 10 cm

Compare Size : Sparrow -

Wingspan : 11 - 15 cm

Weight : 14 g

Migratory : Resident

Sex Alike : Yes

Nesting Season : July - October

Other Names :

English : Spotted munia, Nutmeg mannikin, Spice finch

Habitat:
Close to water and grassland, Paddy fields

Breeding:
Eggs - 4 - 8, Pure White, Both sexes share domestic duties.

Feeding:
Seeds, Small berries, Small grains, Algae

Male & Female
Bill	stubby dark-black
Upperparts	brown
Head	dark-brown
Underparts	white with blac scale markings
Wing	brown
Note : males have darker markings on the underside and a darker throat than females