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Eastern Alpine Mannikin
Lonchura monticola (De Vis, 1897)
13 gWeight
The eastern alpine mannikin (Lonchura monticola) or alpine munia is a species of estrildid finch native to the Papuan Peninsula.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The eastern alpine mannikin (Lonchura monticola) or alpine munia is a species of estrildid finch native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.
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Questions
How big is the Eastern Alpine Mannikin?
The Eastern Alpine Mannikin weighs around 13 g.
Where does the Eastern Alpine Mannikin live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: montane southeastern New Guinea.
Is the Eastern Alpine Mannikin endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Eastern Alpine Mannikin as Least Concern.
What does the Eastern Alpine Mannikin eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Eastern Alpine Mannikin in?
It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 13 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 63 mm
- Tail
- 46 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: montane southeastern New Guinea
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 MuniaLonchura punctulata
Black-throated MuniaLonchura kelaarti
Black-faced MuniaLonchura molucca
White-rumped MuniaLonchura striata
Dusky MuniaLonchura fuscans
White-bellied MuniaLonchura leucogastra
Javan MuniaLonchura leucogastroides
Tricolored MuniaLonchura malacca
Chestnut MuniaLonchura atricapilla
White-capped MuniaLonchura ferruginosa
White-headed MuniaLonchura maja
Pale-headed MuniaLonchura pallida
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