White-bellied munia
Lonchura leucogastra
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The white-bellied munia is a species of estrildid finch. It is found in Malesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical/ tropical lowland moist forest habitat, and it is also found in grasslands and residential areas. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. It is an invasive species.
The white-bellied munia (Lonchura leucogastra) is a species of estrildid finch. It is found in Malesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical/ tropical lowland moist forest habitat, and it is also found in grasslands and residential areas. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. It is an invasive species.
Diet
It is a granivore, consuming 2-2.8 grams of rice per day. It sometimes forages in mixed-species flocks with white-headed munias and Javan munias.
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Where it lives
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Lonchura
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Lonchura leucogastra, commonly known as the White-bellied munia, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia) live?
- Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia) is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.
- What family does Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia) belong to?
- Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia)?
- The plumage of Lonchura leucogastra (White-bellied munia) combines these colours: White and Brown.
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