White-headed Munia

Lonchura maja

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

Range

Occurs from the Thai-Malay Peninsula through Sumatra, Java, and Vietnam.

Identification

Adult has a pale white head, vinous-brown collar, milk chocolate brown body, wings, and tail, with a large black belly patch. Juvenile difficult to distinguish from Scaly-breasted Munia and Chestnut Munia.

Habitat

Grassland.

Behaviour

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