StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height11 cm
Bird Gallery
1 / 9
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Chestnut-breasted Munias perform an elaborate courtship dance involving bowing, hopping, and feather fluffing before nesting."
Field Guide
Chestnut-breasted Mannikin
4 sections
The Chestnut-breasted Munia (also known as the Chestnut-breasted Mannikin or "bully bird" in Australia) is a small, sociable finch native to northern and eastern Australia, as well as New Guinea, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. This species is easily recognised by its rich chestnut breast, black face, and brown upperparts. It thrives in a range of grassy wetlands and agricultural landscapes, making it a familiar sight in cane fields, reedbeds, and along the edges of rivers and swamps.
Distribution Map
Tap to enlarge
Track Your Sightings
Download Wingmate to log birds you spot and build your personal collection