Chestnut Munia, (Lonchura atricapilla)

[dolina]

Chestnut Munia, (Lonchura atricapilla) by Paolo Dolina, on Flickr

A small, plump reddish brown finch with a black head and thick silvery-blue bill. Immatures are plain sandy brown with slightly darker wings. Often seen in flocks, usually in grassy areas, including lawns, but also marshes and rice paddies; prefers wetter areas than Scaly-breasted Munia. Gives soft pipping and clinking notes; song includes quiet slurred whistles and bill clicks. Native to southeastern Asia, but introduced to numerous areas including the Hawaiian Islands, Japan, Ecuador, and Jamaica.

Source: https://ebird.org/species/chemun?siteLanguage=en_PH

Location: Candaba Bird Sanctuary · 3VCG+6VH, Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shot!

 

[Jeff15]

Nice shot.....

 

[slat]

Nice shot.

 

[Donde]

Very nice composition.

 

[terri]

I really enjoy your series of these beautiful, exotic birds, dolina! They are gorgeous. This little guy is no exception. The shape of the beak is interesting, it looks similar to the North American grosbeak.