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Vertebrata (1163)
Aves (Birds) (326)
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Estrildidae (Waxbills, Munias, etc.) (7)
Estrilda astrild
Lonchura atricapilla
(Vieillot, 1807)
Chestnut Munia
Lonchura cucullata
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Con Foley
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Identified By: Con Foley & David Tan JX
More information on the species on Wikipedia.
Species Interactions (5)
Feeds on
Chloris barbata
References
Kwong, 2016. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Jungle Rice, Awnless Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa colona
References
Lee & Chow, 2009. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Paspalum scrobiculatum
References
Lee, 2009. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Buffalo Grass, Hilo Grass, Sour Paspalum
Paspalum conjugatum
References
Spittle, 1952. Malayan Nature Journal 7(1): 23–32
Nests in
Lalang
Imperata cylindrica
References
Spittle, 1950. Bulletin of the Raffles Museum 21: 184-204
Basic Information
Classification:
Vertebrata: Aves: Passeriformes: Estrildidae (Waxbills, Munias and Allies)
Residency Status:
Native
Biology/Ecology
IUCN Redlist status:
Least concern
External Links
Bird Ecology Study Group
Singapore Birds Project
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