EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Black-headed munia...
to have one's head lice removed...
to make someone wait...
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FIL: Isang uri ng ibong maya (Lonchura atricapilla) na may itim na ulo at kulay-kastanyas na katawan, dating itinuturing na pambansang ibon ng Pilipinas.
EN: Black-headed munia
This is the 'maya' that was *actually* once the national bird, before the Philippine Eagle took the title. It's not the common one you see in the city (that's mayang-bato). This one is a bit more rural, often seen in rice fields, hence its other name 'mayang-palay.' Think of it as the more 'provincial' cousin of the city-dwelling mayang-bato.
From `maya` (sparrow/finch) + `dampol` (a type of fruit or color, possibly referring to its chestnut body).
Less commonly known by name than `mayang-bato`, but historically significant as a former national bird of the Philippines.
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🇵🇭 Ang mayang-dampol ay madalas makita sa mga palayan.
🇺🇸 The black-headed munia is often seen in rice paddies.
🇵🇭 Ikinuwento ng lolo ko na ang mayang-dampol daw ang pambansang ibon noong panahon nila.
🇺🇸 My grandfather told me that the black-headed munia was the national bird during their time.
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