Mannikin, Nutmeg
Lonchura punctulata
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Introduced to east coast Australia from se Asia. Populations
are largely sedentary. Typically found in association with settlements and
agriculture; parks, gardens, golf courses, rank grass and weedy areas around
towns. Pairs to small flocks forage on ground or within vegetation.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Estrilidae (Waxbills, Munias & allies) |
Information sources: | Photo taken taken at Sarina by Lyn Jantke; Photo 2 at Mackay by Marlis Schoeb |