Live Bird: Java Sparrow Silver Finch, Male or Female, 15–17 cm Small Passerine with Distinct Adult Markings

This live silver Java sparrow suits bird keepers seeking a clearly identified finch with a choice of male or female variants.

Also known as the Java finch, Java rice sparrow, or Java rice bird, this small passerine has compact proportions and distinctive adult coloring. Its documented length offers a useful reference when preparing its home and daily care routine.

Key Features

• The documented 15–17 cm length gives you a clear size reference when reviewing housing and perch arrangements for this small bird.
• Grey upperparts and breast contrast with a pink belly, making the characteristic adult plumage easy to recognize during everyday observation.
• A white-cheeked black head, red eye-ring, and thick red bill provide distinctive visual markers for identifying the adult appearance.
• Male and female variants let you choose the listed gender that suits your bird-keeping plans.
• Its classification as an estrildid finch gives keepers useful species context when researching suitable routines and enrichment.
• The species is a resident breeding bird in Java, Bali, and Bawean, providing meaningful natural-history background for informed care.

Specifications

• Species: Java sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora).
• Other names: Java finch, Java rice sparrow, and Java rice bird.
• Bird type: Small passerine bird.
• Family: Estrildid finch.
• Length: About 15–17 cm (5.9–6.7 in) from beak to tail tip.
• Adult upperparts and breast: Grey.
• Adult belly: Pink.
• Adult head: Black with white cheeks.
• Adult eye-ring: Red.
• Adult feet: Pink.
• Adult bill: Thick and red.
• Gender variants: Male and Female.
• Resident breeding range: Java, Bali, and Bawean in Indonesia.

Choose the listed male or female variant, then use the documented size and species details to prepare thoughtfully for your Java sparrow's arrival and routine.