Chestnut-breasted Munia
NameChestnut-breasted Munia
Common NameChestnut-breasted Munia
Scientific NameLonchura malacca
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsAdults have a brown cap, black face and throat, a broad chestnut band across the breast, and a white belly. The back and wings are brown, and the bill is pale blue-grey and conical.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee' calls, often given in flight or while foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Indonesia. It has also been introduced to various other tropical regions, such as the Caribbean and Hawaii.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face and throat, Broad chestnut breast band, White belly, Pale blue-grey conical bill, Brown cap and back
Description
The Chestnut-breasted Munia is a small, social finch often found in flocks, feeding on seeds. It is characterized by its distinctive plumage pattern and conical bill, typically foraging in grasslands and cultivated areas.
