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Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
(L 4" WS 7" WS 7")
Native to tropical Asia...introduced self-
sustaining pop. found in southern Calif.
sustaining pop. found in southern Calif.
Lake Murray
San Diego
04Jan2013
Juveniles
Lonchura is Greek for spear tail,
i.e., pointed tail feathers;
punctulata is Latin for spotted.
i.e., pointed tail feathers;
punctulata is Latin for spotted.
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