| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | About 10–11 cm in length; weight ~10–12 g. A small, slender finch with pale brown upperparts, whitish underparts, and a distinctive conical silvery-grey bill. Tail is short and blackish. Males and females are similar in plumage.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species across India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Non-migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory; mostly sedentary, though may make local movements in search of food and water.
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| Breeding season: | March to September, peaking during the pre-monsoon and monsoon months. Courtship involves singing, calling, and mutual feeding displays.
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| Breed in: | Builds a domed nest of grasses and fine fibers in shrubs, trees, or tall grasses. Clutch size is typically 4–6 eggs, incubated by both parents. Both feed the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Prefers dry scrublands, grasslands, cultivated fields, and gardens, often near human habitation. Frequently forms small flocks.
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| Diet: | Primarily granivorous, feeding on grass seeds, grains, and small seeds. Occasionally consumes tiny insects, especially during the breeding season. Forages mainly on the ground.
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