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A photo of a Indian Silverbill (Euodice malabarica)
Indian Silverbill

Indian Silverbill

Euodice malabarica

The Indian silverbill or white-throated munia (Euodice malabarica) is a small passerine bird found in the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining regions that was formerly considered to include the closely related African silverbill (Euodice cantans). This estrildid finch is a common resident breeding bird in the drier regions of the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. It has also been introduced into many other parts of the world and has become established in some areas. They forage in small flocks in grassland and scrub habitats. The adult Indian silverbill is 11–11.5 cm long and has a conical silver-grey bill, buff-brown upperparts, white underparts, buffy flanks and dark wings. The tail is black and the wings are dark contrasting with a white rump. The sexes are similar, but immatures have buff underparts and a shorter tail. The tail appears pointed as the length of the feathers reduces from the centre outwards. It feeds mainly on seeds, but also takes insects and has been known to visit nectar bearing flowers, such as those of Erythrina trees.
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Alma Swartz
Wednesday 20 Sep 2023 - 1:44pm
Saudi Arabia
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Alma Swartz
Saturday 09 Sep 2023 - 2:25pm
Saudi Arabia
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Alma Swartz
Sunday 03 Sep 2023 - 2:00am
Saudi Arabia
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Paul Kinnock
Saturday 05 Aug 2023 - 12:22pm
United Arab Emirates
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