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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:
They have very distinct coloring and markings - beautiful! How big are they - they look a bit larger than our finches.
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
Gorgeous, gorgeous birds! With those thick beaks, they'll have no problem cracking even the hardest of seeds.
B.
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.
Beautiful birds, I use to raise parrots and breed cockatiels. I am a big bird lover.
A wonderful picture you posted, thanks.
@ 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
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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