Black Headed Nun (Lonchura malacca atricapilla)

Common Name: Black Headed Nun
Scientific Name: Lonchura malacca atricapilla
Background: 2009 cocks and hens, Docile and Hardy finches from Asia
Origin: India, Pakistan, China, Taiwan and further south.
Description: Docile, hardy, long lived bird.  They are social birds that like to live in a flock and fond of company of their own species. They can be kept as a colony or as a single pair in a mixed finch collection. They adapt well to Canary breeding size indoor cages as well as a planted aviary and are good as a beginners bird.
Requirements: Wet tropical environment
Size: 4.5 inches
Life Span: Up to 8 Years
Suitability: BEGINNER
Diet: Good quality finch mix, seeding grasses and some fruits (e.g. apple) and vegetables. Sprouted or soaked seed if available.  Live food is not essential but is beneficial especially during breeding season.