83. White-rumped munia (ಬಿಳಿಪೃಷ್ಠದ ರಾಟವಾಳ - Biliprustada Raatavaala)

White-rumped munia - ಬಿಳಿಪೃಷ್ಠದ ರಾಟವಾಳ - Biliprustada Raatavaala

The white-rumped munia or white-rumped mannikin (Lonchura striata), sometimes called striated finch in aviculture, is a small passerine bird from the family of waxbill "finches" (Estrildidae). These are not close relatives of the true finches (Fringillidae) or true sparrows (Passeridae). Wik

White-rumped munia - ಬಿಳಿಪೃಷ್ಠದ ರಾಟವಾಳ - Biliprustada Raatavaala

Types of Munia/finches Species found in Mysuru:

The estrildid finches are small passerine birds. They are gregarious and often colonial seed eaters with short thick but pointed bills. They are all similar in structure and habits, but have wide variation in plumage colours and patterns. There are 141 species worldwide and 9 species which occur in India, 6 in Karnataka and I have found 5 in Mysuru

• Red Munia
• White-throated munia
• White-rumped munia
• Scaly-breasted munia
• Tricoloured munia