Chestnut Munia
CHESTNUT MUNIA
Lonchura malacca
Estrildidae Family
common, resident
L 109 mm (4 1/4")
Bird # 13 - May 2008
These birds are adorable! THIS was the national bird, not the Eurasian Tree Sparrow as some used to think. This is known as maya or mayang-dampol. The ets is mayang bahay. Dampol refers to a dye taken from a tree bark.
Read MoreLonchura malacca
Estrildidae Family
common, resident
L 109 mm (4 1/4")
Bird # 13 - May 2008
These birds are adorable! THIS was the national bird, not the Eurasian Tree Sparrow as some used to think. This is known as maya or mayang-dampol. The ets is mayang bahay. Dampol refers to a dye taken from a tree bark.
CHESTNUT MUNIA, immature Lonchura malacca Coastal Road Lagoon, Manila Bay, Philippines
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