Java Sparrow
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Padda oryzivora Genus : Mannikins
Java Sparrow, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Padda oryzivora
Genus: Mannikins
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Description
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. 
Size
15 cm
Life Expectancy
5 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Java Sparrow primarily feed on grains and seeds, foraging on the ground with systematic pecking. This species exhibits a preference for rice, showcasing a unique dietary adaptation to its native habitat, with feeding behaviors optimized for harvesting these specific food sources.
Habitat
Java Sparrow thrive in a variety of environments, predominantly within open grasslands, cultivations, and open woodlands. These birds are particularly associated with grain cultivation areas, such as rice fields, where they have been known to be pests. They exhibit flexibility in habitat selection, often frequenting residential areas and adapting to urban landscapes. Nests are typically built in trees or structures within these habitats, highlighting their ability to coexist in human-altered spaces.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Java Sparrow 
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