Schildnonne
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| Lonchura ferruginosa | ||||||||||||
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The shield nun ( Lonchura ferruginosa ) is a species of the finch family . No subspecies are distinguished. The IUCN assesses the species as 
(= least concern - not endangered) because of its large distribution area and stable population .
description
Shield nuns weigh an average of ten grams. There is no pronounced sexual dimorphism . The forehead, the top of the head and the back of the neck are white. The black of the throat is sharply contrasted. The front chest and the middle of the abdomen are also black. Otherwise the body plumage is maroon.
Distribution area and way of life
The distribution area of the shield nun is Java and Bali . The habitat are open grasslands and rice fields up to an altitude of 1,500 meters. The species occurs locally in large schools and is considered a rice pest. The breeding season of the shield nun in western Java is from December to July. The nest is round and made from grass. It usually stands in tall grass or low bushes. The clutch consists of four to seven eggs.
attitude
The shield nun is said to have been offered in the bird trade in Europe as early as the middle of the 19th century. It is certain that a pair was kept in Europe in 1869. Compared to the closely related three-color nuns and black-headed nuns, the shield nun is much less likely to be on the market. Basically, it is considered unsuitable for keeping in cages. She needs a well-structured aviary for her well-being.
literature
- Jürgen Nicolai (Ed.), Joachim Steinbacher (Ed.), Renate van den Elzen, Gerhard Hofmann: Prachtfinken - Australia, Oceania, Southeast Asia. Eugen Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-8001-3249-4 .
- Peter Clement , Alan Harris, John Davis: Finches and Sparrows. An Identification Guide. Christopher Helm, London 1993, ISBN 0-7136-8017-2 .
Web links
- BirdLife Species Factsheet
- Lonchura ferruginosa inthe IUCN 2013 Red List of Threatened Species . Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
Individual evidence
- ↑ BirdLife Factsheet , accessed June 27, 2010
- ↑ Nicolai et al., P. 256 and p. 257