Species Profile-Black Headed Nun

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Location: Whangarei Northland New Zealand

Latin Name:
Lonchura atricapilla

Other Names:
Black Headed Munia,Black Headed Nun

Mutations:
None known

Description:
Adult - The head and breast are black.The rest of body Is chesnut coloured.The tail Is black and have a dark grey eye ring and dark eyes and legs are grey coloured.The Average length of 108mm and average weight of 9 grams and a grey mandible.Males and Females are very similar appearance.

Juveniles – The Juveniles are almost brown overall with pale patch under bill and lighter coloured underparts

Hybrid Risks:
Don’t house with any other Munias and Mannikins as will hybridise.

Health Concerns:
Most common Issue Is overgrown Toenails and obesity

Basic Breeding Info:
Average Clutch Size: 3 to 7 eggs
Incubation Period: 13 to 16 days
Leave nest: 21 days
Independence: 28 days

Approximate cost per pair in Australia:
Queensland: $80 (QFS 2013)
Victoria: (ASA 2013)
New South Wales:
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South Australia:
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Western Australia:
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