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Black-breasted Mannikin
A species of Mannikins Scientific name : Lonchura teerinki Genus : Mannikins
Black-breasted Mannikin, A species of Mannikins
Botanical name: Lonchura teerinki
Genus: Mannikins
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Description
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Description
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The black-breasted mannikin or black-breasted munia (Lonchura teerinki) is a species of estrildid finch endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km². It is found in subtropical/ tropical lowland dry shrubland and high altitude grassland habitat. The status of the species is Least Concern.
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Size
11 cm
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Black-breasted Mannikin