Today I feel very happy, nature gave me an extraordinary surprise. I found a baby White-rumped Munia bird standing gracefully on a branch of a plant in the yard. He just stood there without chirping. Maybe he was enjoying the beauty of the world in silence, just like me.
In Latin, this bird is known as Lonchura striata, which is one of the beautiful birds from the Estrildidae family. This is the first time I have photographed a bird. At first I was a little hesitant to photograph it because my cellphone did not have an additional lens. Thinking for a moment, what's wrong with trying. After trying, the results were quite beautiful.
Try to pay attention, his gaze is so sharp looking around, as if his gaze was studying the world for the first time. His feathers also look like they haven't grown perfectly. It seems like this baby bird has just left his nest. He is very brave, still small and dares to fly alone without his parents' supervision. I tried to look around but couldn't find his parents.
His beak is thick, short and looks sturdy which is the main characteristic of seed-eating birds. This bird is one of the easiest birds to find, especially in agricultural environments. This bird loves rice seeds, it can be said that rice seeds are a staple food for it.
| Latin name | Lonchura striata |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 12 Jun, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers |  @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/288872359
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
