Yellow-rumped mannikin
Lonchura flaviprymna
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The yellow-rumped mannikin also known as the yellow-rumped munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in the eastern Kimberley region and north-west Northern Territory, Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical to tropical mangrove, moist savanna and wetland habitats. The conservation status of the species is evaluated as being of Least Concern.
The yellow-rumped mannikin (Lonchura flaviprymna) also known as the yellow-rumped munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in the eastern Kimberley region and north-west Northern Territory, Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical to tropical mangrove, moist savanna and wetland habitats. The conservation status of the species is evaluated as being of Least Concern.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Lonchura
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Henrik Grønvold (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Lonchura flaviprymna, commonly known as the Yellow-rumped mannikin, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) live?
- Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) is found in Australia.
- What family does Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) belong to?
- Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin)?
- The plumage of Lonchura flaviprymna (Yellow-rumped mannikin) combines these colours: Yellow.
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