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
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
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.
Size
11 cm
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Estrildid finches Genus
Mannikins Species
Black-breasted Mannikin