About the Pictorella Munia
The pictorella mannikin, pictorella munia, or pictorella finch is small brown and grey finch with a grey bill and distinctive scaly white breast plate which is endemic to northern Australia. It is a seed-eater found in pairs and small flocks in dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Heteromunia pectoralis |
| Species Codes | picmun1, PIMU, PIMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pictorella Munia belong to?
The Pictorella Munia (Heteromunia pectoralis) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pictorella Munia?
The pictorella mannikin, pictorella munia, or pictorella finch is small brown and grey finch with a grey bill and distinctive scaly white breast plate which is endemic to northern Australia. It is a seed-eater found in pairs and small flocks in dry savannah and subtropical or tropical dry lowland gr...
Where can I report a Pictorella Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Pictorella Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code picmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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