Checkerboard bird at deeded - ID please!
Oct 16, 2020 07:26:32 #
Was trying remote op of my Z6 via my smart phone, and of course no birds. But then the dinner bell went off somewhere, and several of these cuties appeared!
Oct 16, 2020 07:37:10 #
Oct 16, 2020 07:37:48 #
Good morning JG,
Have never seen these before although the head / beak remind me of the Grosbeak family. Looking forward to others' answers.
All the best to you and yours,
Terry
Have never seen these before although the head / beak remind me of the Grosbeak family. Looking forward to others' answers.
All the best to you and yours,
Terry
Oct 16, 2020 08:00:58 #
I Googled it! It's a scaly-breasted munia, see it at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaly-breasted_munia
Oct 16, 2020 08:04:26 #
According to iNaturalist which I accessed with a photo of your photo it is a scaly-breasted Munia from Asia but popular in the pet trade. Maybe an escaped bird from the pet trade which has taken up local residence?
Oct 16, 2020 08:05:04 #
They are commonly called Nutmeg Mannikins. Natives of Asia, they were introduced by pet shops in the US and due to escapees are now widespread throughout many states.
Oct 17, 2020 08:00:09 #
Oct 17, 2020 09:03:55 #
Wow, thanks for the responses... Seems like there are at least 10 of these cuties showing up recently.!
Oct 17, 2020 09:20:44 #
Someone posted an image of one several days ago. First I had ever heard of them.
Oct 17, 2020 10:25:01 #
Oct 17, 2020 10:34:51 #
jgudpns wrote:
Was trying remote op of my Z6 via my smart phone, and of course no birds. But then the dinner bell went off somewhere, and several of these cuties appeared!
I have yet to see these birds but what a set of photos. What an amazing range and sub-species. Thank you for sharing
Oct 17, 2020 11:16:25 #
Oct 17, 2020 12:27:26 #
JBeck
Loc: Orangeville Ontario
Info on the bird: Scaly-Breasted Munia
Sparrow-Sized Estridid Finch .
Provided by Bird Book
Sparrow-Sized Estridid Finch .
Provided by Bird Book
Oct 17, 2020 13:43:08 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
You may want to contact the Audubon Society. I think they like to keep track of birds like this.
Oct 17, 2020 15:24:11 #
tomad wrote:
You may want to contact the Audubon Society. I think they like to keep track of birds like this.
Definitely!!
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