Spice Finch I

by Linda Brody

Title

Spice Finch I

Artist

Linda Brody

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Photograph - Photography

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Spice Finch 1. Spice Finch or Nutmeg Mannkin sitting on a piece of wood. Note the long, sharp feet on this small bird.

The Nutmeg Mannikin is an introduced species. Popular as a caged bird, some escaped or were released into the wild in Sydney and Brisbane in the 1930s. It is a small plump finch with a dark brown face and throat, The upper body is chestnut brown and the underparts are white with dark brown scalloping, while the legs, feet and the large, deep bill are grey. Juveniles are paler above and buff-brown below. The Nutmeg Mannikin flicks its wings and sways its tail constantly. It is usually seen in small flocks. This species is also known as the Spice Finch.

This work has been featured in the following Groups:
A Birding Group - Wings
The World We See
FAA Bird Portraits
The Road to Self Promotion
Small Birds of the World
Macro Marvels
Wild Birds of the World
10+
Nikon Full Frame Cameras
Images that Excite
Poetic Poultry
Camera Art
Your Very Best Photograph
Kingdom Anamalia


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February 28th, 2016

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