Indian Silverbill

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Nice • May 2009 • Do not copy without permission

Bird name: Indian Silverbill
Latin: Euodice malabarica
Other: Lonchura malabarica • White Throated Munia
Family: Estrilidae • Estrildid Finches
Range: India, Sri Lanka, Asia, SC Asia + S France etc.

Another introduced species, the small Indian Silverbill is common in Nice, and nests among the reeds. Quite easy to see, as it is not shy. Probably originally from escaped cagebirds.