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Grey-headed Mannikin
Lonchura caniceps (Salvadori, 1876)
12 gWeight
The grey-headed mannikin or grey-headed munia (Lonchura caniceps) is a species of estrildid finch, native to the Papuan Peninsula.
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea
Grey-headed Mannikin has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Pacific Adventist UniversityPapua New Guinea384 records
- Varirata National ParkPapua New Guinea102 records
- Brown River/Vanapa River lowlandsPapua New Guinea32 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 grey-headed mannikin or grey-headed munia (Lonchura caniceps) is a species of estrildid finch, native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 50,000 to 100,000 km2. It is found in moist savanna, shrubland & wetlands.
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Questions
How big is the Grey-headed Mannikin?
The Grey-headed Mannikin weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Grey-headed Mannikin live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: southeastern New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea.
When is the best time to see the Grey-headed Mannikin?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Grey-headed Mannikin endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-headed Mannikin as Least Concern.
What does the Grey-headed Mannikin eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Grey-headed Mannikin in?
It belongs to the family Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Varied
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 49 mm
- Tail
- 39 mm
- Bill
- 11 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: 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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