White-hooded nuns are originally from the grassy areas, rice fields, and thick weeds on the green mountain slopes of Malay Peninsula and the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Bali. Males head and neck are white. Back and wings are a dull chestnut. Tail is black brown. The breast and sides of belly are chestnut brown and center of belly is black.
Females have what looks like a dirtier face.
Mine only eat millet spray and finch seed. They will not touch any vegetables, sprouted seed or anything live. It is suggested that you try live food, vegetables and sprouted seed. I offer these to them every day with no avail. Mine prefer a hanging basket with a full silk plant in it for nesting.