Black-headed Munia

Lonchura malacca has been split into L. malacca and the Black-headed Munia or Chestnut Munia L. atricapilla.

The Black-headed Munia is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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The Black-headed Munia has several subspecies that are recognized as followed: * Lonchura atricapilla atricapilla * Lonchura atricapilla rubroniger * Lonchura atricapilla sinensis * Lonchura atricapilla formosana * Lonchura atricapilla deignani * Lonchura atricapilla brunneiceps * Lonchura atricapilla jagori * Lonchura atricapilla selimbauensis * Lonchura atricapilla obscura More

The Black-headed Munia is a small gregarious bird which feeds mainly on grain and other seeds. It frequents open grassland and cultivation. The nest is a large domed grass structure in a bush or tall grass into which 4-7 white eggs are laid. Characteristics The Black-headed Munia is 11-12cm in length. The adult has a stubby pale grey bill, black head, and brown body. Some races also have a black belly. More

The Black-headed Munia is 11-12cm in length. The adult has a stubby pale grey bill, black head, and brown body. Some races also have a black belly. The sexes are similar, but immature birds have uniform pale brown upperparts, lack the dark head and have white to pale buff underparts. Diet / Feeding: The Black-headed Munia is a small gregarious bird which feeds mainly on grain and other seeds. Copyright: Wikipedia. More

black-headed munia, or chestnut mannikin (Lonchura malacca, including atricapilla and ferruginosa), is a pest in rice fields from India to Java and the Philippines; as a cage bird it is often... More

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