Munia (3-3)

The estrildid finches are small passerine birds of the Old World tropics and Australasia. They are gregarious and often colonial seed eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in structure and habits, but have wide variation in plumage colours and patterns. There are 141 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Pakistan.
  • Red avadavat, Amandava amandava
Red avadavat (Male) - Rawal Dam
Red avadavat (Female & Male) - Rawal Dam

  • White-throated munia, Euodice malabarica
Indian Silver bill - Rawal Lake
  • Nutmeg mannikin, Lonchura punctulata
Scaly-breasted Munia - Rawal Lake
    Scaly-Breasted Munia (Immature)

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