Chestnut Munia
Lonchura atricapilla
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae
About
The chestnut munia or black-headed munia is a small passerine. It was formerly considered conspecific with the closely related tricoloured munia, but is now widely accepted as a separate species. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Hawaii. It also has been introduced to all the Greater Antilles and Martinique in the Caribbean.
Fun Fact
It was formerly considered conspecific with the closely related tricoloured munia, but is now widely accepted as a separate species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds mainly on grain and other seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance