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Java Sparrow
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Hawaii grassland, parks.
Diet: Grass seeds.
Best time to spot: Introduced flocks.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Java Sparrow sits in our Epic tier for the US: a scarce visitor, recorded in small numbers in most years. It belongs to the waxbills and allies family. It is an introduced species.
Recent US sightings
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