White-bellied Munia

When to see the White-bellied Munia

One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.

Where to see the White-bellied Munia

The map shades 6 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

Recorded as a rare visitor in Hong Kong SAR China.

About the White-bellied Munia

The white-bellied munia is a species of estrildid finch. It is found in Malesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical/ tropical lowland moist forest habitat, and it is also found in grasslands and residential areas. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. It is an invasive species.

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Easily confused with

Black-faced MuniaLonchura moluccaThe black-faced munia has a black face, throat, and upper breast. Pale-headed MuniaLonchura pallidaThe pale-headed munia is a small finch measuring approximately 10–11cm in length and weighing around 10–15g, with a striking white or pale buff head contrasting against a dark body. Hooded MannikinLonchura spectabilisThe hooded mannikin is a small munia.