black head; bluish bill; chestnut body (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)


Black-faced munia
Lonochura molucca

Native Range: Australian Region

Notes: widely used in the pet trade and some escapees have established populations outside (such as in Hawaii) the species' native range; no sexual dimorphism.


coming in for a landing (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)

with a Common Waxbill on the left of this picture (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)