About the Five-colored Munia
The five-colored munia is a common species of estrildid finch found in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It inhabits many different habitats even in artificial landscapes, forest, shrubland and wet grassland habitats. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura quinticolor |
| Species Codes | ficmun1, FCMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Five-colored Munia belong to?
The Five-colored Munia (Lonchura quinticolor) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Five-colored Munia?
The five-colored munia is a common species of estrildid finch found in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It inhabits many different habitats even in artificial landscapes, forest, shrubland and wet grassland habitats. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern....
Where can I report a Five-colored Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Five-colored Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ficmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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