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White-Headed Munia


White-Headed Munia
Photo Information
Copyright: Ang Hwee Yong (Meerkat) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 17 W: 0 N: 618] (3245)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Tamron SP AF200-500mm f5-6.3 Di LD
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-20 2:35
Viewed: 135
Points: 2
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White-Headed Munia
Size: 11 cm

Description:
It white head contrasting with chestnut body is diagnostic.

Voice:
A thin peep.
Habits:
An open country bird often associated with coastal marshes; also found in dry fields, rural cultivation and low scrub. Outside breeding season forms dense flocks roaming across flat grasslands, often with other munia species. It pecks seeds from low straws or from the ground along grassy edges.

Distribution:
Common resident breeder through the island.

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hi ang

what a nice and clear capture! I liked this little bird's overlook and posture..

good work..
regards

asena

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