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Javan Sparrow

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

 

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Uploaded on May 2, 2017
Taken on November 6, 2016