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SPECIES PROFILE
Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava)
Amandava
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Grasslands marshes near water
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Estrildidae
GENUS
Amandava
📋 Description
SIZE
9-10 cm long 7-10 g
COLORATION
Males red with white spots females grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Small size for seed foraging agile in grass
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Grasslands marshes near water
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 5-6 eggs in grass nests incubated 11-13 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds small insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pesticide use habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Crimson Jewels: Red Avadavats flit with 8-gram bodies eating 3 grams of seeds daily in Haryana's grasslands. Their red plumage in males is vibrant.
2
Flock Feeders: These avadavats cover 2000 sq km in Gujarat's marshes nesting in grass clumps. Wetland drainage threatens their food.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Sultanpur National Park in Haryana
Jamnagar in Gujarat
Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary in Maharashtra
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Grasslands ensure visibility for spotting avadavats
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for red avadavats in flocks in tall grass
