About the Black-breasted Munia
The black-breasted mannikin, also known as black-breasted munia, is a species of estrildid finch endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical/ tropical lowland dry shrubland and high altitude grassland habitat. The status of the species is Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura teerinki |
| Species Codes | blbmun1, BBMU, BBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Munia belong to?
The Black-breasted Munia (Lonchura teerinki) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Munia?
The black-breasted mannikin, also known as black-breasted munia, is a species of estrildid finch endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical/ tropical lowland dry shrubland and high altitude grassland habitat. ...
Where can I report a Black-breasted Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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