#java rice sparrow

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Padda de Java - Le mâle effectue trois parades selon la situation : une pour trouver un site de nidification, une pour impressionner une potentielle partenaire, et enfin une pour défendre le nid

Lieu : Zoo de Lille

[na-bird-of-the-day]

BOTD: Java Sparrow

Photo: J. N. Stuart

"A small, plump finch with a very thick pink bill. The black head and white cheek patch are distinctive. Juveniles have a similar color pattern but are grayer. Social; forages in flocks and roosts communally. Forages in rice fields, grasslands, meadows, and urban and suburban areas (in introduced range). Call consists of one or more musical chirps. Native to the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali, where now quite rare. Introduced widely across the globe including India, Philippines, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and the Hawaiian Islands."

- eBird

[wordsonbirds]

Five Bixes and an Egg

So my other female laid two eggs, both infertile. This gave me a perfect opportunity to showcase the size difference to really show how much they’ve grown.

They used to be smaller than their own heads. Only a month ago.

p.s. this clutch is nicknamed Bixbees because I accidentally named their 4am alarm “Heckin Bixbees” instead of “Check boxbabies”. Bixbee just kind of stuck.

[pomsdoodlefort]

I Love My Weird Babies -WIP

Gosh that ‘tiel looks so much better. I don’t know what I was thinking with the previous. Of course the little one had to be a puddle of a java. Patreon | Redbubble | Ask a Frank (or Pom!) | Commissions Open!

[butterscotch-loft]

Sushi and Rice

[theframelines]

Exquisite Java Sparrow by 7j7s7

[lionsongfr]

Starfall Cuisine

Constellation Bowls- rice dish in which each constellation name can mean a different variation of the dish.  For example, a Shining Cancer dish is a dish of saffron rice mixed with Aether Hermit meat, grilled Wetland Ghost, Wild Onion, and Golden Pepper. A Roaming Aries dish uses jasmine rice, pickled bamboo shoots, teriyaki Rambra shanks, toasted Fire Ant Larvae, and sashimi Spicy Leaf Sheep.

Death Bite Sashimi- fresh Pufferish and Tropical Seaslug (both local delicacies known for being poisonous) carefully butchered to avoid the bad bits and then sliced razor thin. Each piece is served upon a leaf of Herbal Plantain (an anti-toxin) with Glow Mushroom soy sauce and a side of pickled Irradiated Pear

Eye of the Nebula Salad- a pickled cold salad of Nebula Floater tentacles, Merry Melon, and Field Watcher eyes in a rice wine vinegar and garlic sauce. The Field Watcher eye stalk is mostly sliced thin, though one is typically left whole for presentation.

Mana Morsels- after studying the mana storing abilities of the Mana Thief, food scientists were able to create small spheres of mana in a gelatinous membrane. The spheres often contain vitamins and fruit juice like Aether Cherry, Irradiated Pear, Sour Green Apple, and Raspberry.  The perfect pick-me-up for the busy mage!

Amber Candy- using sap harvested from the Starwood Strand this treat often has small insects trapped within for a crunchy bite at the end.

Comet Crunch- a make-your-own bag treat, dragons are given the pick of roasted, dried, fried, salted, sweet, and sour bug mixes. Some typical bugs are the Glitter Lacewing- known for their crunch and salty flavor, Two-Tone June Beetle-lightly toasted with a nutty taste, Noxious Caterpillar- sour yet nutritious, and Tricolor Caterpillar- sweet and colorful. The bags themselves are edible, being made of Sweet Potato starch.

Archivist Special- a cheap noodle dish that can be quickly made in a pot of boiling water, its main ingredients are dried Redwing Hopper flour noodles, Soylent chunks, and a vegetable medley of Manaweed, Leechroot Mushroom, and Wild Onion. Some more upscale versions can be found in restaurants, but the librarians swear by the cheap stuff for their midnight fix. 

Satin Mouse Yakitori- meat sliced into pieces or grilled whole on bamboo skewers over a charcoal grill and seasoned with a variety of spices or sauces (most common being Giant Dust Mite…dust and Glow Mushroom soy sauce). While numerous other meats and seafood are prepared this way, the Satin Mouse is the magically delicious specialty of the region.

 Aether Cherry Soda- tart and fizzy this drink turns the tongue pink, hatchies often have fun tossing Spearmint candies into them

Java Java- a technique learned from nearby Plague Flight, the blood from Java Sparrows is dried and mixed with Maiden’s Blush and Cinnamon. The powder is then added to hot water and then sweetened with Blood Acorn to give a mulled and heady brew.

Starwood Shimmer- a mix of Ice Flight Vodka, native rose wine, and Star Moss to make a vibrant sparkly drink at night (and supposedly tastes best at night too!)

[typhlonectes]

An adult Java Sparrow (also known as Java Finch and Java Rice Bird) at University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. 

photograph by Kim Bridges | Wikipedia CC

[todaysbird]

bird of the day: the java sparrow

the java sparrow is a small passerine bird native to parts of indonesia (though it has established feral colonies in other places). the java sparrow is also known as the java finch and the java rice-eating bird.

like the name rice-eating bird may imply, in some places the java sparrow has become an agricultural pest. naturally, the sparrow feeds off of grains and seeds, but they have been known to feed extensively in rice paddies. this has led to regulations on the sparrow, particularly in the us. in the state of california, it is illegal altogether to own a java sparrow.

despite this, the java sparrow remains a popular, well-loved pet. records of this bird in captivity date back to ming dynasty china. the java sparrow has remained a common pet in much of the world. it’s popularity in the us declined after laws were put in place banning import of wild birds. however, it is still well-known and well-loved. the java sparrow is known in captivity for its friendliness, ability to be a part of a mixed-species aviary, and relatively low maintainence.

in the wild, java sparrows live in large flocks. males and females are almost impossible for humans to tell apart, as they share the same plumage. however, the male performs a song and dance the female does not. java sparrows nest in trees, or buildings if given the opportunity, and raise 3-8 eggs.

unfortunately, recently the java sparrow has faced a decline in numbers. habitat loss and hunting have caused the java sparrow’s decline. they are now listed as vulnerable by the iucn. hopefully, this trend reverses and they become as common in the wild as they are in our households.

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[wordsonbirds]

[asmrtune]

The Java sparrow, also known as Java finch, Java rice sparrow or Java rice bird, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Java, Bali and Bawean in Indonesia. It is a popular cage bird, and has been introduced into many other countries.

Are Java sparrows good pets?

These birds make ideal pets for people who don't have enough time to bond and interact with a parrot or other bird; they do not require out-of-cage playtime. As long they have another bird and plenty of toys, they're great at entertaining themselves.

[butterscotch-loft]

The two marshmallows

[nature-nerd-sarah]

I gave my birds a brick

The idea was that sitting and hopping around on it would wear away their nails, so they wouldn't overgrow and cause harm. Kind of similar to why you'd give rabbits or rodents a brick.

There was, however, a problem. The brick was a New Thing. And to little Java sparrows, New Things are scary. They even changed their favourite perch, because the old one was too close to the brick.

So I decided to coax them, by putting some rice on it. Rice is a Java sparrow's favourite seed, which is why they're also known as paddy birds or rice birds.

This worked for Basmati. She's always the more brave and more curious of the two, and as we speak she's happily eating rice and her nails are of a perfect length.

But not for Pandan. He's not as trusting of New Things, and despite seeing his mate getting yummy rice from the brick, he still tries to avoid it. So far, he has run his beak over the brick and then over the perch he was sitting on, conforming that the brick is not made out of wood; tried picking up the rice on the brick from the perch diagonally above it; and tried to steal Basmati's rice.

[mebingj]

The Java sparrow, also known as Java finch, Java rice sparrow or Java rice bird, is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Java, Bali and Bawean in Indonesia. It is a popular cage bird, and has been introduced into many other countries. #sydney #australia #aussiesofinstagram #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonaustralia #nikonplaycation #tamron #tamronaustralia #tamronglobal #tamron70300 #birdsofinstagram #birds #birdsofaustralia #birdsofprey #birdstagram #birds_adored #birdsofparadise #birdsofparadise #birds_captures #birdsonearth #birds_nature #wildlife #wild #wildlifephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #wildanimals #wildlifephotographer #nikonwildlife #nikonwildlifephotography @bns_birds @BBCEarth @naturegrampixels @instanaturefriends @discoverwildlife @thewildlifebiologist @wildlifeonearth @wildlifeplanet @bbcwildlifemagazine @natgeowild @animalplanet @destination_wild @tamronglobal @tamronaus @nikonaustralia @tarongazoo @best_birds_of_world @best_birds_photography @best_birds_planet (at Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHHSckgpCgV/?igshid=k372l2981vb8

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Exquisite Java Sparrow

[wordsonbirds]

Quark, tending bar.