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Strawberry Finch

by ms_wildlifeshots

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“The beak of the red munia responds to seasonal changes in day length. It turns red in May and then darkens over November and December for turning black in April - then the cycle begins again the following May.”⁣

quote and pic from https://www.instagram.com/bbcearth/

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Rise with love.

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The Ruby of the Reeds: Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava) and Purbasthali Wetland Conservation

A brilliant little worker! This exquisite Red Avadavat (or Red Munia) was photographed diligently collecting soft materials for its nest among the reeds of Purbasthali, West Bengal. The intensity of its red breeding plumage against the green grasses is just breathtaking.

These tiny weavers are critical indicators of wetland health. They rely entirely on thick vegetation and pristine waters found in habitats like the Purbasthali beels (oxbow lakes).

The Urgent Conservation Message

The reality is, these vital reed beds are often the first habitats to be destroyed by encroachment or polluted by agricultural runoff. When the reeds disappear, the Avadavat loses its nursery, and the wetland ecosystem loses its resilience. Protecting these marginal areas means protecting the small, essential players in our environment.

Want to learn more about the delicate ecology of Purbasthali and how you can support its conservation? Click the link below for the full story on my conservation blog! 👇

Wildlife Photography for Conservation: Saving Biodiversity

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[deepakgargsharma]

© 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 their range and differ slightly in size and colour. EOS Canon 700d EF Lens 55 -250mm 🐦 😊. 🐾 Follow & Use Tag⤵ #himachalwildlifepicture ❤️ #scalybreastedmunia #munia #redmunia #birding #chamba ❣🌉 #birdsworld #himachalpradesh #birdswatching #nature #animals #allmightybirds #savebirds 🦃🐦🕊🕊😊 #indianbirds #bird #wildlifephotos #birdlife #canon #canonshots #wildlife #photography #natgeo 🕊🐧 #birdsofhimachal #himachalwildlife #instabirds #birdlovers #himachalbirds #birdsphotography #birdsphotos #canonphotography 😊 🦃🦃 "Save Wildlife & Save World." @natgeo @natgeoindia @canonindia_official @bbcearth @wildlifeindia @natgeochannel @natgeowild @natgeoasia @discovery @birds_captures @birds.nature @birds_private @best_birds_of_ig @wild.planet @sanctuaryasia @birds_adored @lonelyplanetmagazineindia @natgeoyourshot @canonasia @best_birds_planet @best_birds_of_world @raw_birds (at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CErVX7gpMAt/?igshid=aifgk4xvidz8

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The red avadavat (Amandava amandava), red munia or strawberry finch.#munia #redmunia #redmunia_male #redmuniabreedingplumage #redmuniafemale #finch #strawberryfinch #birdofparadise #birds #birdphotography #aves #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #birdphotographyindia #birdlovers #nikon #nikond3400📸 #nikonphotography #nikond3400photography (at Surajpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-9DLFTJUlk/?igshid=51aaanbsmfln

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Red Avadavat/Red Munia (Female) Click from Greater NOIDA Gear Nikon #nikon #photography #birds #munia #redmunia #female #natgeo #birdsofindia #photobysiba https://www.instagram.com/p/B2a-j0VgTwu/?igshid=1kq276f9dbg6l

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The Red Avadavat(Red Munia ) or Strawberry Finch (Amandava Amandava) ♂ સુરખ, લાલ મુનિયા, લાલ તપશિયું • • #Capturedoncanon #CanonAsia #Instagram • • @canonindia_official @bbcearth @sonybbcearth #redmunia #BBCEarth#Earthcapture #eye_spy_birds #birdlovers #bird #your_best_birds #ig_birdwatchers #bns_birds #ig_discover_birdslife #pocket_birds #total_birds #thetweetsuites #birds_captures #birds_adored #kings_birds #feather_perfection #best_birds_of_ig #birdsofinstagram #nature #bestbirdshots #ig_gujarat #best_birds_planet #nuts_about_birds #best_birds_of_world #planet_birds #natureinfocus https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Q7kDgFXuJ/?igshid=zvz5pe74upfp