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Author: wkcheng Time: 22/02/2010 09:06 Subject: Please help to ID the bird

Was it a Chestnut Munia juvenile? Or Scaly-breasted Munia/White-rumped Munia?

Thanks!

Mai Po
2009.09.05

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Author: gary Time: 22/02/2010 20:45

i think it is a Scaly Munia, as you can see a few "scale" developing on its flank.

Author: ajohn Time: 22/02/2010 23:56

I think juvenile munias are tricky on their own, and easiest to ID by checking out any adults in the area. Having said that, I agree with Kary that this looks like Scaly-breasted.

Author: wkcheng Time: 24/02/2010 21:51

Thanks both gary and ajohn for the identification.

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