The Birds of a Terrace - # 20.09 - Indian Silverbill (Lonchura malabarica) - 2022-051

[Anand Arya]

Good to watch these Indian Silverbills when these decide to

stop over at the Terrace or nearby.

Morning of 24th April, these were very active.  There

was ‘amorous’ behaviour but nothing fructified though I

got my fill of the photographs.

Based on the observations in the past, their breeding 

season varies.  Saw some Juveniles in February -

may be another Breeding round now.  Enough food

available around

TRIVIA:

1. A bird that Weighs about 10-14 Grams lays 3-8 Eggs.

2. Male is known as Cock and Female as Hen.

3. Male entices the Female by an ‘offering’ [in this case

the Male had offered Bajra (Pearl Millet ?) but the female

was not obliging]

4. Male supplies the Nesting Material and Female constructs

the Nest.

Enjoy

Anand Arya
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