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What does the Javan Munia eat?

Lonchura leucogastroides

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The Javan Munia's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Granivore (primarily grass seeds, some small insects)

How it forages

Primarily granivorous, feeding on a wide variety of grass seeds. They forage on the ground or cling to grass stems to extract seeds. They may also consume small insects, especially during the breeding season. They often feed in flocks.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the morning and late afternoon.

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