White-rumped Munia

The only munia in its range with white on the lower back and rump. It has a blackish-brown head and back with pure white underparts and rump. Its back is finely streaked with pale shafts. Juvenile is rufous-brown with indistinct streaks above, rump buffy gray, breast light rufous, and underparts buffy gray. Races differ in the amount of white-and-gray streaking on the underparts and the extent of the blackish-brown on the head. Found in a variety of open landscapes including grasslands, shrubby open country, forest edges, thickets, plantations, village gardens, agricultural fields, and sometimes towns and cities.

Common bird lives in all regions of Sri Lanka. Can be seen in grass lands, paddy-fields and forests. It feeds mainly on seeds.

Feeding. The White-rumped Munia mainly feeds on seeds from grasses and other plants. In areas with rice paddies, rice seeds are their main food source. It also eats some fruits, berries, vegetables and small insects.