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Chestnut-breasted Mannikin

Lonchura castaneothorax

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Chestnut-breasted Mannikin
Lonchura castaneothorax Chestnut-breasted Munia


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5 Comments

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Finally.. Shari_Wildlife you were right.. Thanks to you and auntnance123

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

I would have guessed the black-headed or chestnut mannikin (Lonchura malacca) because of the black belly (lacking in the chestnut-breasted).

Shari_Wildlife
Shari_Wildlife 12 years ago

this looks to me what this is, could be a young one though as the feathers look patchy.

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Thanks SatyenMehta...

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

amazing catch

Christiane
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Christiane

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jun 25, 2011
Submitted on Jun 29, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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