“A small group of 4 birds, possibly a family unit of White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata subsquamicollis, is said to be darker above (above) with white streaks and pointed tail feathers (HBW 2018). “I saw some birds frequently flash the white … Continued
“Closer views of the White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata subsquamicollis) (above). “The lower bluish-white lower mandible in contrast to the upper horn black mandible (above, below). Also the red-brown iris. “The white back that shows up as a white rump (below). … Continued
“White-rumped Munias (Lonchura striata subsquamicollis) are very common at this forest reserve; both in the open trails as well as at the fringe. Saw a pair constructing a nest. They had chose a Mango tree (Mangifera indica) and the nest … Continued
Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS has earlier posted accounts on the nesting of Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla) HERE, Scaly-breasted Munias (L. punctulata) HERE and White-rumped Munia (L. striata subsquamicollis) HERE. The current post gives details of a “non-classical” type of nest … Continued
