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Scaly-breasted Munia
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Hawaii grassland, parks.
Diet: Grass seeds.
Best time to spot: Introduced flocks.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Scaly-breasted Munia sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the waxbills and allies family. It is an introduced species.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
- Tricolored MuniaUncommon · Hawaii grassland
- African SilverbillUncommon · Hawaii grassland
- Common WaxbillUncommon · Hawaii grassland
- Indian SilverbillUncommon · Hawaii grassland
- Java SparrowEpic · Hawaii grassland
- Lavender WaxbillUncommon · Hawaii grassland
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