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Chestnut-breasted Munia

Chestnut-breasted Munia

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The Chestnut-breasted Munia is a common and attractive finch found across Australia and parts of New Guinea. It is named for its broad chestnut band across the breast.
Where to spot
Widespread across northern and eastern Australia and southern New Guinea. Inhabits grasslands, reedbeds, savannas, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive broad chestnut band across the breast. They are typically found in large, noisy flocks feeding on grass seeds in open areas.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Breeding typically occurs during the wet season in the north, and spring/summer in the south.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lonchura castaneothorax (6558894249).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lonchura castaneothorax - Bushells Lagoon.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often highly gregarious, forming large flocks that can number in the hundreds or even thousands.
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