Re: Nutmeg Mannikins


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Posted by Bill Pranty on 20:40:37 08/03/14

In Reply to: Re: Nutmeg Mannikins posted by Stephen Paez

Hi Stephen,

Lonchura punctulata has been known as Scaly-breasted Munia for decades nearly worldwide -- except in North America. Since it's not native to North America, and to avoid confusion, the English name was changed to what it is known in its native range.



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