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Red Avadavat
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Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava)

This small finch are found mainly on the flat plains of tropical India & Indian subcontinent. Grasslands of tall grasses or crops often near water are their habitat, this finch is usually seen in small flocks. Red Avadavat is popular as a cage bird due to the colorful plumage of the males in their breeding season.
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Habitat
Grassland
Location
Kolkata City Outskirts, WB, India
Date taken
16 Aug '15
Scientific name
Amandava amandava
Equipment used
Nikon D7000 / Tamron 150-600mm
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What a wonderful bird, and such a fabulous study of him.
 

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