About the Javan Munia
The Javan munia is a species of estrildid finch native to southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia. It was introduced in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula; It inhabits subtropical and tropical dry shrubland and grassland habitat. It has been assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura leucogastroides |
| Species Codes | javmun1, JAMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Munia belong to?
The Javan Munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Javan Munia?
The Javan munia is a species of estrildid finch native to southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia. It was introduced in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula; It inhabits subtropical and tropical dry shrubland and grassland habitat. It has been assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN ...
Where can I report a Javan Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code javmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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