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From Wikipedia: The Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora), also known as Java finch, Java rice sparrow or Java rice bird.
Ko Olina, O'ahu, Hawaii
Three baby Java Sparrows (爪哇禾雀), only recently fledged from the nest, huddle together to stay warm, to look out for danger and to search for their parents to bring them food.
Note: These are NOT wild birds. This image was captured in a large outdoor aviary (with acknowledgement to those who oppose any animal / bird that isn’t truly roaming free). Wild birds will be back very soon ….
Thank you for your interest, views, faves, comments and awards ! This image was captured in Hong Kong, and is copyright ©️ Rick C. Graham.
Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora) (aka Java finch) in an aviary of the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona. The species is considered endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Java Sparrow, Padda oryzivora, Ciak Jawa
The Java sparrow is a very gregarious bird which feeds mainly on grain and other seeds. It frequents open grassland and cultivation, and was formerly a pest in rice fields, hence its scientific name. This species is a resident breeding bird in SouthEast Asia. It is a popular cage bird, and has been introduced in a large number of other countries, all over the world.
Exif: f8, 1/100, ISO 800, focal length 800mm, Cik Canon EOS 50D, lens Canon 400mm, TC 2.0, tripod Feisol
The Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora), also known as Java finch, Java rice sparrow or Java rice bird, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Java, Bali and Bawean in Indonesia. It is a popular cage bird, and has been introduced into many other countries. Some taxonomists place this and the Timor sparrow in their own genus Padda. The Java sparrow is about 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) in length from the beak to its tip of tail feathers. Although only about the size of a house sparrow, it may be the largest species in the estrildid family. The adult is unmistakable, with its grey upperparts and breast, pink belly, white-cheeked black head, red eye-ring, pink feet and thick red bill. The Java sparrow is a very gregarious bird which feeds mainly on grain and other seeds. It frequents open grassland and cultivation, and was formerly a pest in rice fields, hence its scientific name. The nest is constructed in a tree or building, and up to eight eggs are laid. 57889
Lonchura oryzivora. Originally found in Indonesia this bird has been introduced elsewhere and has been popular as a caged bird for many years.
This picture was taken at the Living Rain Forest, near Newbury, Berks.
Feed me next please, I’m starving !
Three baby Java Sparrows, only recently fledged from the nest, wait patiently in-line to be fed by one of their parents.
Actually, the sentence above is a complete lie …. :)
The three fledglings were in fact desperately scrambling over one another in order to be fed first by their parents.
This was simply a case of right time, right moment, lucky capture …. giving a false impression the three fledglings were actually queuing in an orderly manner !
NOTE: These are not wild birds; this image was captured in a large outdoor aviary.
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Java Sparrow, Padda oryzivora, Ciak Jawa
The Java sparrow is a very gregarious bird which feeds mainly on grain and other seeds. It frequents open grassland and cultivation, and was formerly a pest in rice fields, hence its scientific name. This species is a resident breeding bird in SouthEast Asia. It is a popular cage bird, and has been introduced in a large number of other countries, all over the world.
Ciak Jawa adalah antara burung dagangan sangkar yang popular. Biasanya dijumpai di kawasan terbuka seperti sawah padi, memakan biji rumput termasuk padi di sawah.
Exif: f8, 1/50, ISO 500, focal length 800mm, Cik Canon EOS 50D, lens Canon 400mm, TC 2.0, tripod
A fabulous free attraction in Hong Kong is the immense walk through aviary that is named after Sir Edward Youde a former governor of Hong Kong from the 1980’s. The aviary houses many birds from the region, some that are under threat in their natural environment.
Given my holiday itinerary the Javan Sparrow was one bird I half expected to see in the wild but for some reason that didn’t happen. I will post a small number of photos taken within the aviary but will make it clear that they weren’t taken in the wild.
The Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora), also known as Java finch, Java rice sparrow or Java rice bird, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Java, Bali and Bawean in Indonesia. It is a popular cage bird, and has been introduced into many other countries. Some taxonomists place this and the Timor sparrow in their own genus Padda. The Java sparrow is about 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) in length from the beak to its tip of tail feathers. Although only about the size of a house sparrow, it may be the largest species in the estrildid family. The adult is unmistakable, with its grey upperparts and breast, pink belly, white-cheeked black head, red eye-ring, pink feet and thick red bill. The Java sparrow is a very gregarious bird which feeds mainly on grain and other seeds. It frequents open grassland and cultivation, and was formerly a pest in rice fields, hence its scientific name. The nest is constructed in a tree or building, and up to eight eggs are laid. 57646
A native of Java and Bali in Indonesia. There is now a large population on Negros Island too.
Sibulan, Negros Island, Philippines.
This is the next shot in my Java sparrow series. I photographed the two just a second or two after they took flight. They had been looking for food in the grass before I startled them. The photo was taken in February 2016, with my trusty Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
In Ka'anapali, not far from the resorts, is a small pond with a little water falls. On hot days, birds often visit for a cool drink or a refreshing bath. Having finished its drink, a Java finch looked at me over its shoulder and took off. That's when I took this shot. :) The shot was taken in March 2015, with my trusty Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
Or "Kissy Birds," as my granddaughter called them--they seemed to like "kissing" when up in the trees. This little finch is related to the Munia. It is endangered in its native Southeast Asia.
an endangered species that has been introduced in Philippines. Breeding well on my island.
Maslog, Negros Island, Philippines
Maui Hawaii.
The Java sparrow is about 15 to 17 cm (5.9 to 6.7 in) in length from the beak to its tip of tail feathers. Although only about the size of a house sparrow, it may be the largest species in the estrildid family. The adult is unmistakable, with its grey upperparts and breast, pink belly, white-cheeked black head, red eye-ring, pink feet and thick red bill.
Both sexes are similar. Immature birds have brown upperparts and pale brown underparts, and a plain head. Very young birds have a black beak with a pink base.
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