White-capped Munia
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Lonchura ferruginosa Genus : Mannikins
White-capped Munia, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Lonchura ferruginosa
Genus: Mannikins
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The white-capped munia (Lonchura ferruginosa) is a species of estrildid finch found in Java and Bali. It is found in marshes, swamps, fens, grasslands habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-capped Munia predominantly feeds on grass seeds, including rice. White-capped Munia climbs and hops along stems to access seeds, and exhibits foraging behavior in large flocks.
Habitat
The white-capped Munia is predominantly found in grassland ecosystems and marshy wetlands, characterized by an abundance of grasses, reeds, and sedges. This species also thrives in cultivated landscapes, particularly rice fields, indicating a preference for environments where water is a significant ecological component.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
White-capped Munia 
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