Guide to North American Birds

Explore more than 800 North American bird species, learn about their lives and habitats, and how climate change is impacting their ability to survive.
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Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Waxbills
At a Glance
Native to southern Asia, this small waxbill is a popular cagebird. Escapees from captivity have established wild populations in several parts of the world. The species is now widespread and common in coastal California, from San Jose to San Diego, and other local populations are established around Houston, Texas, at a few spots farther east along the Gulf Coast, and in southern Florida. Usually seen in flocks.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Habitat
Fields, Meadows, and Grasslands, Freshwater Wetlands, Shrublands, Savannas, and Thickets