Indian Silverbill
NameIndian Silverbill
Common NameIndian Silverbill
Scientific NameEuodice malabarica
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain sandy-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts and buff flanks. It has a distinctive white rump and outer tail feathers, and a dark, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'chip-chip' or 'swee-swee' calls, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Middle East, with introduced populations in other regions.
Identifying Featuresconical silver-grey bill, sandy-brown upperparts, white rump, whitish underparts, small size
Description
The Indian Silverbill is a small, social finch characterized by its conical silver-grey bill and plain sandy-brown plumage. It is often found in dry, open habitats, foraging in flocks for seeds.
