Chestnut Munia

Lonchura atricapilla

Family: Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies · Status: Uncommon resident and uncommon introduced resident · Size: 11–11.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Occurs from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh through South China and Taiwan to Southeast Asia.

Identification

Adult has a black hood contrasting with deep chestnut body, bluish-grey bill, and darker belly centre and vent. Juvenile difficult to distinguish from Scaly-breasted Munia and White-headed Munia.

Habitat

Grassland.

Behaviour

Forages in large mixed flocks with Scaly-breasted Munia and White-headed Munia.