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Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla)

Chestnut Munia

Lonchura atricapilla

About the Chestnut Munia

The chestnut munia (Lonchura atricapilla), formerly considered as a subspecies of the tricoloured munia, is also known as black-headed munia.It is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Hawaii.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Chestnut Munia?

The scientific name of the Chestnut Munia is Lonchura atricapilla.

How many Chestnut Munia sightings have been recorded?

4,411 observations of the Chestnut Munia have been recorded on iNaturalist.

4,411 observations on iNaturalist
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