Javan Munia
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Lonchura leucogastroides Genus : Mannikins
Javan Munia, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Lonchura leucogastroides
Genus: Mannikins
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Description
The Javan munia (Lonchura leucogastroides) is a species of estrildid finch found in Southern Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok, Indonesia. Introduced in Singapore and S Malay Peninsula; possibly introduced in Sumatra. It is found in subtropical/ tropical dry shrubland and grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. They are known to feed on algae, and grasses. 
Size
10 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
White
Life Expectancy
7 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Javan Munia's diet mainly consists of algae and grass seeds. They typically forage in flocks, exhibiting a preference for dining on seeding grasses. Javan Munia has a unique adaptation for extracting seeds, reflecting its specialized feeding habits.
Habitat
Javan Munia thrives in a variety of habitats, predominantly occupying subtropical and tropical regions. They favor environments such as dry shrublands, grasslands, and particularly areas of human cultivation, including rice fields and gardens. Their habitat ranges extend to edges of mangrove forests as well as grassy borders of inland woodlands. Although commonly found from sea-level up to 500 meters elevation, they can also be spotted at higher altitudes, reaching approximately 1800 meters on Lombok.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Javan Munia 
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