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07-AUG-2004 Copyright © 2005 Robert

Java Sparrow

Jurong Birdpark, Singapore

Scientific name: Padda oryzivora (Linnaeus, 1758). Lit. "rice paddy eater".

The Java Sparrow originates from Southern Asia, where it can be found in Java, Bali, and Sumatra. There, they are regarded as a serious agricultural pest in rice fields.

Books: Finches and Sparrows

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/50s f/6.3 at 195.0mm iso400 with flash
full exif


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