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TROPICAL JAVA FINCH
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Mike Klarich
on April 27, 2023We know why this caged bird sings in Hawaii: It’s mad about rice, which easily goes down as the islands’ most ubiquitous staple. Petite and convivial, Tropical Java Finches have been household centerpieces and the subject of paintings for centuries, often creating tight bonds with their human owners. Out in nature, look for their blush-hued bellies and listen for their distinctive trill, which sounds just like a high-pitched chip.