Indian Silverbill
11 December 2010 10:15 Filed in: Introduced & Escaped Estrildidae Weaver Finches Estrildid Finches France Cote d'Azur Alpes Maritimes Nice
Photos copyright: monacoeye • Nice • May 2009 • Do not copy without permission
Bird name: Indian Silverbill
Latin: Lonchura malabarica
Other: 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.
