Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Scaly-breasted Munia
Capucin damier
Lonchura punctulata
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Scaly-breasted Munia
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" 10.2cm | 7" 17.8cm | 0.5oz 14.2g | Estrildidae | Lonchura punctulata |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Scaly-breasted Munia was an exotic bird introduced into the most southern regions of the USA. Today the munia has a strong population throughout the southern US borders. Previous names of this finch-like bird were the Nutmeg Manikin and the Spice Finch. These small brown-coloured birds are now seen in the states of California, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. These small finch-like birds are seen throughout the Caribbean islands and can also be see in Cuba.