Scaly-breasted Munia

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Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across its range, which differ slightly in size and colour.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Scaly-breasted Munia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Estrildidae
Species
Lonchura punctulata

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