This pretty little songster is still smaller than the Amandava, and its note, although not quite so loud, is much more harmonious. The female also sings, and if there are a pair in the cage, they will sit closely nestled together and sing alternately, the male first, and then the female.

Food

Treatment and food the same as the Amandava Finch.

Characteristics Of The Sexes

The male has the bill red; sides and fore part of the head and chin, black; the top of the head reddish, with black spots; the rest of the plumage is of a light reddish brown, spotted with black and brown. The female has the upper parts of a light brown; the lower parts, reddish gray.

Location

Found in various parts of Asia -Resident.