Black-faced Munia
Lonchura molucca
The Black-faced Munia (Lonchura molucca) is a rare munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 12 g. The black-faced munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Indonesia and East Timor.
About the Black-faced Munia
The black-faced munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Indonesia and East Timor. It occurs in a wide range of habitats including artificial landscapes, forest, grassland and savannah. It was first described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the twelfth edition of his Systema Naturae in 1766. The IUCN has evaluated the status of this bird as being of least concern.
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How to identify it
The black-faced munia has a black face, throat, and upper breast. The nape and back are dark brown, and the wings and tail are black. The underparts and rump are white with fine black speckling or barring. The bill is thick and bicoloured, with a dark upper mandible and blue-gray lower mandible, and the legs are dark.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-faced Munia?
- The black-faced munia has a black face, throat, and upper breast. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-faced Munia?
- The Black-faced Munia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a Black-faced Munia?
- The Black-faced Munia occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
- What birds look similar to a Black-faced Munia?
- The Black-faced Munia is most easily confused with the Pale-headed Munia, the White-bellied Munia and the Hooded Mannikin.
- Is the Black-faced Munia endangered?
- The Black-faced Munia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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