White-rumped Munia
Lonchura striata
The White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata) is a uncommon munias, parrotfinches, waxbills, and alli found in 23 countries, weighing about 12 g. The white-rumped munia or white-rumped mannikin, sometimes called striated finch in aviculture, is a small passerine bird from the family of waxbill "finches" (Estrildidae).
About the White-rumped Munia
The white-rumped munia or white-rumped mannikin, sometimes called striated finch in aviculture, is a small passerine bird from the family of waxbill "finches" (Estrildidae). These are not close relatives of the true finches (Fringillidae) or true sparrows (Passeridae).
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How to identify it
The white-rumped munia is approximately 10 to 11cm in length, with a stubby grey bill and a long black pointed tail. The adults are brown above and on the breast, and lighter below; the rump is white. There is some variation between the subspecies, but the sexes are almost impossible to distinguish in all subspecies; males have a more bulky head and bill.
What the White-rumped Munia sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Canada, Spain, Puerto Rico, Portugal.
When to see it
The White-rumped Munia can be seen all year round, with peak activity in December. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-rumped Munia?
- The white-rumped munia is approximately 10 to 11cm in length, with a stubby grey bill and a long black pointed tail. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-rumped Munia?
- The White-rumped Munia is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a White-rumped Munia?
- The White-rumped Munia occurs in 23 countries, including India, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and China.
- What does a White-rumped Munia sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the White-rumped Munia on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a White-rumped Munia?
- The White-rumped Munia is most easily confused with the Chestnut Munia, the Tricolored Munia and the Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.
- Is the White-rumped Munia endangered?
- The White-rumped Munia is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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