Wildlifeof Malaysia
Java Sparrow
Finches, Sparrows & Buntings
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Padda oryzivora
Basic stats
Range
Resident breeder in Java, Bali and Bawean; introduced to many other countries
Size
About 15–17cm
The Java sparrow, also known as the Java finch or Java rice bird, is a small estrildid finch, about 15 to 17 cm long, that 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 (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Java Sparrow found?
- Resident breeder in Java, Bali and Bawean; introduced to many other countries
- How big is the Java Sparrow?
- About 15–17cm