About the Madagascar Munia
The Madagascar mannikin is a common species of estrildid finch native to Madagascar. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000 to 1,000,000 km2. Other names for this species include Madagascar munia, bibfinch, African bibfinch, African parsonfinch, and dwarf mannikin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lepidopygia nana |
| Species Codes | madmun1, MAMA, MAMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Munia belong to?
The Madagascar Munia (Lepidopygia nana) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Munia?
The Madagascar mannikin is a common species of estrildid finch native to Madagascar. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 100,000 to 1,000,000 km2. Other names for this species include Madagascar munia, bibfinch, African bibfinch, African parsonfinch, and dwarf mannikin....
Where can I report a Madagascar Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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