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White-headed Munia

Lonchura maja

Least Concern

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A medium-sized, sociable estrildid finch with a distinctive white head and chestnut flanks, white-headed munias inhabit forests, secondary growth, and rice fields across Southeast Asia from Thailand to the Philippines. They are highly gregarious, foraging in large flocks on grass seeds and rice. Their white head sharply contrasts with the dark brown body, making them one of the more visually distinctive munias. Popular aviary birds in Asia, they breed readily in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Lonchura maja (White-headed Munia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヘキチョウ

Chinese 白头文鸟

Spanish Capuchino Cabeciblanco

French Capucin à tête blanche

German Weißkopfnonne

Portuguese capuchinho-de-cabeça-branca

Russian Белоголовая муния

Thai นกกระติ๊ดหัวขาว

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Chestnut-breasted Munia

Lonchura castaneothorax

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-headed Munia?

The scientific name of White-headed Munia is Lonchura maja. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of White-headed Munia?

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-headed Munia live?

White-headed Munia is found in Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does White-headed Munia belong to?

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is White-headed Munia endangered?

No, White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does White-headed Munia belong to?

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of White-headed Munia?

The closest relatives of White-headed Munia in the genus Lonchura include Alpine Munia, Bismarck Munia, Black-breasted Munia, Black-faced Munia, Black Munia.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Lonchura — 20 Species

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