Song of the Java Sparrow

Java Sparrow (Padda oryzivora)

Java Sparrow (Padda oryzivora)
Location: Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii

Java Sparrows (Padda oryzivora) are regular visitors to our garden.  As I mentioned in an earlier post about Java Sparrows, these natives of Indonesia are members of the finch family, despite the common name.  They were introduced into Hawaii well over a century ago, and have become well established here in the islands.

By chance, while I was researching a different finch species, I came across a website that had a brief recording of the Java Sparrow's song.   Here it is: Java Sparrow song.

Tip of the hat to Roy Beckham at eFinch.com for posting the recording  on his website for all of us to enjoy.

7 comments:

kml said...

They have very distinct coloring and markings - beautiful! How big are they - they look a bit larger than our finches.

BNS said...

Hi Kathy - Yes, they are a bit bigger than other finch species here, too -- about 6 or 7 inches long. Their bodies also are more stout compared to, say, a house finch.

Bobbie

Becky said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous birds! With those thick beaks, they'll have no problem cracking even the hardest of seeds.
B.

Anonymous said...

What beautiful birds! The most I ever see in my yard are sparrows. I think I'd blow a gasket if I saw something this wonderful in my yard. :-D Great shot.

ClearlyEnlight, said...

Beautiful birds, I use to raise parrots and breed cockatiels. I am a big bird lover.

A wonderful picture you posted, thanks.

BNS said...

@ Becky - You are right. These birds can crack seed hulls very easily.

@ 2Sweet - Nah, you wouldn't blow a gasket. You'd grab your camera and take some very fine photos to put on your blog.

@ ClearlyEnlight - Thank you for stopping by. We are major bird lovers, too. We have never raised or bred birds, but we do whatever we can to encourage wild birds to visit/nest in/live in our property.

Bobbie

Jinghui said...

Nice capture of the Java Sparrow, especially with 2 of them together !

Not an easy task, patience and timing important.

JH
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