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Pale-headed Munia One of the munia or mannikin species that feed on the rice in the ricefield thus creating a conflict with the local farmers. Some of the farmers don´t mind the birds getting their share but some will try anything to scare the birds from landing in their fields. Indonesia,Lonchura pallida,Mannikin,Marenteh,Mehd Halaouate,Pale-headed munia,Sumbawa Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Pale-headed Munia

One of the munia or mannikin species that feed on the rice in the ricefield thus creating a conflict with the local farmers. Some of the farmers don´t mind the birds getting their share but some will try anything to scare the birds from landing in their fields.

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  1. Stunning shot! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Beautiful execution and specimen. Posted 3 years ago

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The pale-headed munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Indonesia. It is found in artificial landscapes, subtropical and tropical lowlands, dry shrubland and grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Mehdh
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By Mehdh

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Uploaded Apr 6, 2022. Captured Mar 28, 2022 09:54 in Pulau, Ongko, Kec. Empang, Kabupaten Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Bar., Indonesia.
  • COOLPIX P1000
  • f/8.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO360
  • 539mm