Lonchura (Lonchura) striata
White-rumped Munia
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Lonchura
Species
Lonchura (Lonchura) striata
Status
least concern
Distinguishing features
It has a stubby grey bill and a long black pointed tail. The adults are brown above and on the breast, and lighter below; the rump is white.
There is some variation between the subspecies, but the sexes are almost impossible to distinguish in all subspecies; males have a more bulky head and bill. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 11 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
The White-rumped Munia is a common resident breeder ranging from South Asia to southern China east to Taiwan, and through Southeast Asia south to Sumatra.
It frequents open woodland, grassland and scrub, and is well able to adapt to agricultural land use. They are often found near water and have been observed feeding on algae. (Wikipedia)
