Dusky Munia (Lonchura fuscans)
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Dusky Munia

Lonchura fuscans (Cassin, 1852)

9.5 gWeight

The dusky munia (Lonchura fuscans) is a species in the estrildid finch Family and is endemic to Borneo.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Brunei

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Dusky Munia has been recorded at 53 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia963 records
  2. Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia959 records
  3. Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia534 records
More places
  1. Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia460 records
  2. Deramakot Forest ReserveMalaysia358 records
  3. Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia352 records
  4. Maliau Basin Field CentreMalaysia235 records
  5. Penampang rice paddies & fieldsMalaysia211 records
  6. Borneo Highland ResortMalaysia149 records
  7. Kota Kinabalu – Tanjung Aru BeachMalaysia141 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaBrunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The dusky munia (Lonchura fuscans) is a species in the estrildid finch Family and is endemic to Borneo. It is also commonly referred to as the Dusky mannikin and the Bornean munia. It is in the genus Lonchura and is a monotypic species, so there are no subspecies.

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Questions

How big is the Dusky Munia?

The Dusky Munia weighs around 9.5 g.

Where does the Dusky Munia live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Borneo and Mapun (=Cagayan Sulu, extreme western Philippines). It is most often recorded in Malaysia and Brunei.

When is the best time to see the Dusky Munia?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Dusky Munia endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky Munia as Least Concern.

What does the Dusky Munia eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Dusky Munia in?

It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
9.5 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
38 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Borneo and Mapun (=Cagayan Sulu, extreme western Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Waxbills, Munias & Allies Estrildidae
Genus
Lonchura

Other birds in the genus Lonchura

Scaly-breasted MuniaScaly-breasted MuniaLonchura punctulataBlack-throated MuniaBlack-throated MuniaLonchura kelaartiBlack-faced MuniaBlack-faced MuniaLonchura moluccaWhite-rumped MuniaWhite-rumped MuniaLonchura striataWhite-bellied MuniaWhite-bellied MuniaLonchura leucogastraJavan MuniaJavan MuniaLonchura leucogastroidesTricolored MuniaTricolored MuniaLonchura malaccaChestnut MuniaChestnut MuniaLonchura atricapillaWhite-capped MuniaWhite-capped MuniaLonchura ferruginosaWhite-headed MuniaWhite-headed MuniaLonchura majaPale-headed MuniaPale-headed MuniaLonchura pallidaGreat-billed MannikinGreat-billed MannikinLonchura grandis
Dusky Munia

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