DNO - These days, the grassy banks along the Han River in Hoa Cuong Ward, Da Nang, have become livelier with flocks of munias.
Their cheerful chirping and graceful wingbeats create a sense of calm and tranquility. This year, the munias migrating to Da Nang include white-headed, black-headed, scaly-breasted, and chestnut munias.
White-headed muniasThe Chestnut Munia measures about 11 centimeters in lengthAs migratory birds, the munias make only a brief stop along the Han River before moving on in their seasonal journey.Scaly-breasted Munia has a brown upper body and a broad, dark bill. Its underparts are strikingly patterned with pale, scale-like markings that give the bird its name.The munias’ vivid plumage stands out brilliantly against the green of the riverside grass.With its small, delicate build, the White-rumped Munia easily disappears among the riverside grasses.Its sturdy legs allow the White-rumped Munia to perch effortlessly on slender grass stems.Munias play an important role in controlling harmful insects, helping to maintain the balance of the local ecosystem. Various seeds, grains, and wild grasses make up the munias’ favorite diet.
