Indian silverbill
Euodice malabarica
The Indian silverbill or white-throated munia (Euodice malabarica) is a small passerine bird found in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions that was formerly considered to include the closely
About the Indian silverbill
The Indian silverbill or white-throated munia (Euodice malabarica) is a small passerine bird found in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions that was formerly considered to include the closely related African silverbill (Euodice cantans). This estrildid finch is a common resident breeding bird in the drier regions of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It has also been introduced into many other parts of the world and has become established in some areas. They forage in small flocks in grassland and scrub habitats.
Fun Facts About Indian silverbill
- They forage in small flocks in grassland and scrub habitats.
- This estrildid finch is a common resident breeding bird in the drier regions of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Conservation Status
The Indian silverbill is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Estrildidae |
| Genus | Euodice |
| Species | Euodice malabarica |
Range & Habitat
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