Very common resident bird of grasslands, gardens and paddy fields throughout the island. It lives as flocks of about
ten birds and feeds on grass seeds and paddy. Scaly-breasted Munia breeds
throughout the year though most nests are found in the period of October to May.
The nest is a ball of grass blades in trees or shrubs. Thorny trees like lime
or orange and sometime areca palm flowers are much favored nesting sites.
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