Black-throated Munia vs Black-faced Munia
Lonchura kelaarti compared with Lonchura molucca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-throated Munia | Black-faced Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonchura kelaarti | Lonchura molucca |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) | 12.0 g (0.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-7 | 4-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
Least Concern
Black-faced Munia
About These Birds
Black-faced Munia
The Black-faced Munia is a small, compact grassfinch with a black face, brown upperparts, and pale buff underparts; the black facial coloring contrasts sharply with its pale bill. It is found in open grasslands, rice paddies, and scrublands of the Moluccas and Sulawesi in Indonesia. It feeds almost exclusively on grass seeds and rice, often in large foraging flocks.