About the Dusky Munia
The dusky munia is a species in the estrildid finch Family and is endemic to Borneo. It is also commonly referred to as the Dusky mannikin and the Bornean munia. It is in the genus Lonchura and is a monotypic species, so there are no subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura fuscans |
| Species Codes | dusmun1, DUMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Munia belong to?
The Dusky Munia (Lonchura fuscans) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Munia?
The dusky munia is a species in the estrildid finch Family and is endemic to Borneo. It is also commonly referred to as the Dusky mannikin and the Bornean munia. It is in the genus Lonchura and is a monotypic species, so there are no subspecies....
Where can I report a Dusky Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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