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Java Sparrow - Maui -Hawaii
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Java Sparrow - Maui -Hawaii (Lonchura oryzivora)

Saw this bird sitting up on the edge of the over hang on our balcony in Maui
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Habitat
Near the Ocean
Location
Maui-Hawaiian Islands
Date taken
Sept. 7th 2008
Scientific name
Lonchura oryzivora
Equipment used
Nikon D80
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Great capture and picture of this little beauty Ella. Java Sparrow indeed, first introduced in Honolulu in 1867 and reintroduced in the late 1960's. Though very common on many of the Hawaiian Islands it is becoming rare in its native range of Indonesia. Go figure!!!!
 
CrimsonTopaz
He's a real beauty, Ella. Love his colours, great shot and many thanks for your kind words and encouragement, have a great day!:bounce:
 
Deerbird
Thank you all so much for the kind words and your help with naming the bird. Take care
 

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