Didn’t he pose pretty for the camera?
Java Finches (sometimes wrongly identified as Sparrows), are grain eaters. Because of their love of rice, they have been extensively hunted and are very rare in their native land. They aren’t, however, on the endangered list. Java Finch are a popular cage bird sought after for their beauty and their chirping song.
There is an extensive Java Finch population on Hawaii. It is believed that the first Java Sparrows came here as pets, then were released and thrived in the climate. These two were happily eating the heads of the grass seeds on the lawn at Chamanade University.
Oh he is a roly poly adorable little thing! I can SO understand why they would be kept for pets! Just ADORABLE!
Melli — they are cute and apparently very calm.
He sat so pretty for you. Gorgeous.
Silly Saturday #7 – Charm or Chores?
Nessa — there were two of them, and they let me close enough that I could have touched the first one.
What a gorgeous bird! And that beak! Oh my goodness! Another beautiful site to treasure in memories come January! I’m glad you’re photographing all of them!
Kelley — I’ll be trading Java Finches for American Bald Eagles and and assorted other birds of pray.
So when are you doing YOUR book?!
(I’m obviously going through my reader in reverse order!)
Linda — I have no concept of what my book should be …
What a cutie!
We’ve got so many weeds in our garden they’d be welcome here, if they’d eat the seeds of those too. Can I order a dozen? LOL
Susan — the finches probably wouldn’t like the weather there any better than you do!
How pretty! Birds aren’t often still enough long enough to get a good photo.
Barbara — these two were very calm and intent on their lunch.
Awesome photos Q….well done
Thank you, Thom. They are handsome, aren’t they?
they look exotic and gorgeous!
WOW! These are fantastic captures of a cute bird!
What a beautiful and colourfl birdie!
Lovely shots too
They are so cute. I would love to have one for a pet.