Species Profile-Black Headed Nun
Posted: 08 Aug 2014, 20:12
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:
Tasmania:
South Australia:
Queensland:
Western Australia:
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:
Tasmania:
South Australia:
Queensland:
Western Australia: