White-rumped Munia

Lonchura striata

The white-rumped munia or white-rumped mannikin, sometimes called striated finch in aviculture, is a small passerine bird from the family of waxbill "finches" (Estrildidae). These are not close relatives of the true finches (Fringillidae) or true sparrows (Passeridae).

Scientific name

Lonchura striata

Family

Waxbills and Allies

IUCN status

LC