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Black-Headed Munia

Lonchura malacca

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Field Notes

Description:

Resident in most areas of peninsula, id- adult has black head and upper breast,rufous-brown upper parts,and black belly centre and undertail-coverts. Lower breast and flanks are white. Juvenile has uniform brown upper parts and buff to whitish under parts.

Habitat:

Marshy areas with tall grass or reeds

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PublishedAugust 16, 2013

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