2 Jan 2022

Black-headed Munia/Chestnut Munia

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Black-headed Munias (Lonchura malacca sinensis) are increasing more difficult to find and declining in numbers.

Unsure how to call them:

  1. Wells 2007 uses Chestnut Munia Lonchura malacca sinensis
  2. OBI uses Black-headed Munia Lonchura malacca sinensis
  3. HBW 2018 uses Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla sinensis
  4. eBird 2018 uses Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla
  5. Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World 2018 uses Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla sinensis
  6. The Howard & Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World 4th Edition uses Black-headed Munia Lonchura malacca sinensis
  7. International Ornithologists’ Union (IOC) World Bird List 2018, version 8.2 Chestnut Munia Lonchura atricapilla sinensis

Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr)

Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Location: Malim Nawar Wetlands, Perak, Malaysia

Habitat: Extensive ex-tin mining area with pond/lakes, wetlands, fish farming

Date: 2nd January 2019

Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, handheld

 

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