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LCLeast ConcernSeeds
ShrublandDomed nestTiny · 14 g
ShrublandDomed nestTiny · 14 g
When to see the Black-throated Munia
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is December, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Black-throated Munia
Regular range
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Black-throated Munia
The black-throated munia or Jerdon's mannikin is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in the hills of southwest India, the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Sri Lanka.
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Easily confused with
Javan MuniaLonchura leucogastroidesThe Javan munia is a species of estrildid finch native to southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia.
White-headed MuniaLonchura majaThe white-headed munia (Lonchura maja) is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family.
Dusky MuniaLonchura fuscansThe dusky munia is a smaller perching bird, with adults growing to reach a body length of 10 to 11 centimeters long, and weighing in at 9.5 grams.
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