White-rumped Munia
NameWhite-rumped Munia
Common NameWhite-rumped Munia
Scientific NameLonchura striata
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)12.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe White-rumped Munia has a dark brown head, throat, and upper breast. Its back and wings are chestnut-brown, often with fine white streaking on the mantle. The underparts are white, and it possesses a distinctive white rump (though not clearly visible in this image). The bill is conical and pale bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tseep' calls, often given in flight or while foraging in a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and parts of Indonesia. It has also been introduced to some other regions.
Identifying Featuresdark brown head and throat, white underparts, chestnut-brown back, pale bluish-grey conical bill, white rump
Description
This small, social finch is characterized by its dark brown head and upperparts contrasting with white underparts. It typically forages in flocks, feeding on seeds found in various open habitats.
