White-bellied Munia

Lonchura leucogastra (Blyth, 1846)

11 gWeight

The white-bellied munia (Lonchura leucogastra) is a species of estrildid finch.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand

White-bellied Munia has been recorded at 107 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia159 records
Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia116 records
Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines107 records

More places

Malagos Garden Resort, Davao CityPhilippines73 records
Victoria Valley - Valley Golf, AntipoloPhilippines67 records
Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines60 records
Khao Pra – Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary / Khao Nor Chu ChiThailand54 records
Gomantong Cave & forest reserveMalaysia48 records
Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines47 records
Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia46 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-bellied munia (Lonchura leucogastra) is a species of estrildid finch. It is found in Malesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical/ tropical lowland moist forest habitat, and it is also found in grasslands and residential areas.

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Questions

How big is the White-bellied Munia?

The White-bellied Munia weighs around 11 g.

Where does the White-bellied Munia live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula to Philippines, Borneo and western Java. It is most often recorded in Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand.