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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Indian Silverbill

Euodice malabarica

The Indian Silverbill is a small, gregarious estrildid finch recognized by its thick, conical silver-grey bill and plain buff-brown plumage. It is a common resident of dry, open landscapes across the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Middle East.

What it sounds like

A high-pitched, metallic 'tsip' or 'tshick' call and a soft, rapid warbling song during courtship.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Peter Boesman · IndiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It features a distinctive white rump and black pointed tail that are highly conspicuous when the bird is in flight.
Highly social in nature, these birds are frequently observed huddling in tight rows along branches to roost or conserve heat.
While they typically build their own globular grass nests, they are known to occasionally reuse abandoned nests of Baya Weavers.
Their diet consists almost exclusively of small grass and weed seeds, which they forage for primarily on the ground.
The species has been introduced to several non-native regions, establishing thriving populations in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

Habitat

Dry scrubland, xerophytic vegetation, grasslands, and cultivated fields near water.

Range

Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, extending into the Arabian Peninsula.

Similar & commonly confused birds

African SilverbillEuodice cantans

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