Scaly-Breasted Munia

11th July 2019,  Kemensah, Selangor DE

Species: Scaly-breasted Munia

Local Name: Burung Pipit Pinang

Scientific Name: Lonchura punctulata

Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor 400 f2.8 AFS-VR

Scaly-Breasted Munias

6th March 2011, Taman Melawati, Selangor

Quite common in Taman Melawati, they go in a small flock of 5-10 birds to feed on grass seeds which form their main diet.     The young bird lacks the scaly markings

On the Fence 5: Scaly-Breasted Munia

25th  December 2009,  Taman Melawati, Selangor

An individual from a flock of Scaly-Breasted Munias  (Lonchura punctulata ) feeding in the bushes nearby a stream. She stopped on the fence to rest and preen.

Institut Budaya Baru Melayu, Kemensah, 17 May 2009

MUNIAS- all for one, one for all

Near the Goat shed was a small stream with beautiful clear water flowing down from the hill. A flock of Munias were cooling themselves near the water’s edge. They were Scaly-Breasted Munias and White-Rumped Munias The Black-Headed Munias which I normally observed hanging out with this bunch were absent. I haven’t had much success in getting good photos of Munias but this time round the Munias were not on edge probably because of the water. In the searing heat, I managed to get close enough for some decent shots.

	Looking out for any signs of danger. It’s OK, just a wierd looking character holding a wierd looking light-emitting contraption!
	Care to join me for a dip?

Queue up please! Nice cool drink.

Hey, I caught something.

One Malaysia! Learning from the birds.