Java Sparrow
- Scientific name
- Padda oryzivora
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Urban suburban
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Short
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Why it matters
The Java sparrow is prized by aviculturists for its striking, formal appearance, characterized by a stout bill and distinct, monochromatic plumage. Once abundant across its native Indonesian range, the species has become a significant conservation concern, leading collectors to value captive-bred specimens that help preserve this unique member of the estrildid finch family.
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About Java Sparrow
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