Nutmeg Mannikins (adult and juvenile), Hawaii

Nutmeg Mannikins (adult and juvenile), Hawaii - Nutmeg Mannikin
Botanical World Adventures, Hakalau, Hawaii (Big Island), Hawaiian Islands, USA (August 2015)

Status is listed as Least Concern. Also known as Scaly-Breasted Munia. This bird is native from India to Indonesia and the Philippines and was introduced to Hawaii in 1865. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata / Internet Bird Collection
Scaly-breasted Munia / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata

Shooting Time 10:08
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 250




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