White-bellied Munia
NameWhite-bellied Munia
Common NameWhite-bellied Munia
Scientific NameLonchura leucogastra
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe head, back, and wings are a rich dark chocolate brown. The belly is white, often with dark brown spotting or streaking on the flanks. It possesses a distinctive pale, silvery-blue conical bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' calls, often uttered while in flight or foraging within a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various islands of the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown upperparts with white belly, Pale, silvery-blue conical bill, Dark spotting on flanks, Small, stocky build
Description
A small, stocky munia characterized by its dark brown upperparts and contrasting white belly. These social birds typically forage in flocks, feeding on seeds in grasslands and forest edges.
