Marshall, 1945 Palam Lonchura so you get 3 or 4 in a shot. Sometimes they feed on bare plowed ground. Don't move around - just sit & pick up seeds. Fly to a different feeding bush or tree each time they are flushed. Flush at about 25 yds when feeding, but very tame when perched. Undulating flight like goldfinches - do a lot of circling & recon before settling down. If undisturbed, more & more groups come in to feed at the same spot. This is very peculiar & noticeable "flocking within the flock" - cliques, or clubs. I thought I was following a flock of 4 birds trailed them until they settled in a far part of the field. As I walked up a 2nd flock of 8 came in and joined them on a direct flight. When I got there, I flushed about 16 birds! In resting trees, sit perfectly still, occasionally give a note or two. Most calling is during flight.