Five-colored Munia
NameFive-colored Munia
Common NameFive-colored Munia
Scientific NameLonchura quinticolor
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThis species features a dark brown to blackish-brown head, contrasting with a prominent white nape and collar. The back and wings are chestnut-brown, while the underparts are white. The rump and tail are rufous-chestnut, and it has a pale blue-grey conical bill and pale blue-grey legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often given in flight or while foraging. They may also produce soft trilling sounds.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, including parts of Indonesia and East Timor.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown/blackish head, White nape and collar, Chestnut-brown back and wings, White belly, Pale blue-grey bill and feet
Description
The Five-colored Munia is a small, stocky finch characterized by its distinctive plumage pattern. It typically forages in flocks, primarily consuming seeds from grasses and weeds in open habitats.
