Species Details

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Java sparrow

Padda oryzivora

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A striking bird with a large red beak and feet, black head with white cheek patch and grey body with pale belly.

Abundance
Rare

Chinese Name
禾雀

Malay Name
Burung Ciak Jawa

Tamil name
ஜாவா சிட்டுக்குருவி