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Javan Sparrow, juvenile

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

 

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Uploaded on May 9, 2016
Taken on February 2, 2016