
Eastern Alpine Mannikin
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Lonchura monticola Genus : Mannikins
Eastern Alpine Mannikin, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Lonchura monticola
Genus: Mannikins
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Description

Description

The eastern alpine mannikin or alpine munia (Lonchura monticola) is a species of estrildid finch native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km². It is found in subtropical/ tropical high altitude grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.

Size
11 cm


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Eastern Alpine Mannikin