The white-rumped munia is a small birdbelonging to the family of waxbill finches. These birds have long black pointed tails and are 10 to 11 cm in length. They are commonly found in South-east Asia and Southern China.

These birds frequent grasslands, open woodlands, scrubs and feed mainly on seeds. They wander near water bodies and have been seen feeding on algae from which they obtain protein. The nest of the white-rumped munia is a large domed grass structure, where three to eight eggs are laid at a time.

Both the sexes are almost similar and it is impossible to distinguish between the two. However, heads and bills of males are bulkier than females. Because of their wide distribution, they are not a threatened species.

I clicked this bird at Shamkhola while it was going through its feeding cycle and doing all sorts of antics as captured on camera.

Flying with a Twig or Sitting on a Branch ?



In Contemplation Mode



Something to Eat or Play with ?



Didn’t like it



Is there anything else ?

Whoooaaa…Seems have got something here

Seems Delicious

Are you watching me ?

Have Finished that one and looking for another !

Seems I have company here

Since you are not interested in having a conversation I will go look somewhere else

Found food again.. Its my lucky day today

Delicious !

OOPS, I am upsided down