Black Mannikin
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Lonchura stygia Genus : Mannikins
Black Mannikin, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Lonchura stygia
Genus: Mannikins
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Description General Info
Description
The black mannikin or black munia (Lonchura stygia) is a species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea, from Mandum (Papua, formerly known as Irian Jaya, Indonesia) to Lake Daviumbu, Papua New Guinea. It is commonly found in flocks of maximum 20 birds, inhabiting savannas, wetlands, but sometimes they were also seen at rice crops. 
Size
11 cm
General Info
Species Status
This species is threatened by the destruction of reedbeds due to introduce of rusa deer Cervus timorensis. And also probably threatened by encroachment of woodland on grasslands, due to increased of the livestock such as pigs. It is also engaged in cage-bird trade.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Black Mannikin 
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