About the Pale-headed Munia
The pale-headed munia is a species of estrildid finch native to eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste. It inhabits subtropical and tropical lowlands, dry shrubland, grassland, marshes and agricultural areas. The species has shown recent range expansion due to increasing agriculture and land clearance. It has recently crossed the Wallace Line to establish breeding populations on Nusa Penida, and is now recorded on Bali. It has also become an increasingly frequent vagrant in northwestern Australia from the 2020s onward, with arrivals likely aided by monsoon winds and cyclones.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura pallida |
| Species Codes | pahmun1, PHMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale-headed Munia belong to?
The Pale-headed Munia (Lonchura pallida) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pale-headed Munia?
The pale-headed munia is a species of estrildid finch native to eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste. It inhabits subtropical and tropical lowlands, dry shrubland, grassland, marshes and agricultural areas. The species has shown recent range expansion due to increasing agriculture and land clearance. I...
Where can I report a Pale-headed Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale-headed Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pahmun1, or on iNaturalist.