Five-colored Munia
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Lonchura quinticolor Genus : Mannikins
Five-colored Munia, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Lonchura quinticolor
Genus: Mannikins
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The five-colored munia (Lonchura quinticolor) is a common species of estrildid finch found in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It inhabits many different habitats even in artificial landscapes, forest, shrubland and wet grassland habitats. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Five-colored Munia primarily consumes wild grass and rice seeds, foraging both on the ground and by climbing stems. Five-colored Munia feeds in pairs or groups, often mingling with similar species, displaying social foraging behaviors.
Habitat
The five-colored Munia typically inhabits grasslands, cultivated areas such as rice fields, and lightly wooded savannas. They are also found in large forest clearings and areas with mixed scrub. These birds thrive in regions that offer a combination of open spaces and some degree of tree or shrub cover.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Five-colored Munia