Black-faced Munia
NameBlack-faced Munia
Common NameBlack-faced Munia
Scientific NameLonchura molucca
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black face, dark brown crown and nape, and chestnut-brown upperparts. The underparts are white with prominent dark brown scaling, and the tail is dark brown. It possesses a stout, pale bluish-grey bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' calls, often given in flight or while foraging in groups.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Indonesia, found across Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and the Lesser Sunda Islands, as well as East Timor.
Identifying Featuresblack face, scaly white and dark brown underparts, stout pale bill, small size, chestnut-brown upperparts
Description
This small, social finch is characterized by its distinctive black face and finely scaled underparts. It typically forages in flocks on the ground or in low vegetation, primarily feeding on grass seeds.
