Black-throated Munia/කඳු වී කුරුල්ලා/ගෙල කළු වී කුරුල්ලා (Lonchura kelaarti)

A rather rare and locally distributed breeding resident, found in wooded home gardens, cultivated areas, forest clearings, scrublands, tea estates, and forests from the wet-zone foothills to the higher hills. It occurs in pairs or small flocks, sometimes associating with other munia species, and feeds mainly on seeds and grains. Breeding likely takes place throughout the year, with a peak from April to September. The nest is a loosely constructed ball of grass, placed in a densely foliaged tree or creeper, where 4–5 eggs are laid.