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Waxbills and Allies

White-headed Munia

Lonchura maja

The white-headed munia (Lonchura maja) is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family. This species is often confused with, and referred to as, the Pale-headed munia which can be differentiated by tan coloured flanks which are lighter than the brown wings and also by the absence of the black belly.

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