White-spotted Munia
NameWhite-spotted Munia
Common NameWhite-spotted Munia
Scientific NameLonchura punctulata
FamilyEstrildidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are brown with fine white scaling. The back and wings are dark brown. The underparts are reddish-brown with prominent white scaling, creating a distinctive scaly pattern. The rump is yellow-orange, and the bill is stout and grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'chip' or 'chit' calls, often given in flight or while foraging. They also have a soft, chattering song.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to tropical Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to Indonesia and the Philippines. It has been introduced to various other regions globally, including parts of Australia, North America (Florida, California, Hawaii), and the Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresscaly pattern on underparts, stout grey bill, reddish-brown belly, brown head with fine white scaling, yellow-orange rump
Description
A small, social finch characterized by its stout, conical bill and distinctive scaly pattern on its underparts. It typically forages in flocks on the ground or in low vegetation, primarily consuming seeds.
