Buff-bellied mannikin
Lonchura melaena
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The buff-bellied mannikin, also known as the sooty munia or Bismarck munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in New Britain and Buka Island. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.
The buff-bellied mannikin (Lonchura melaena), also known as the sooty munia or Bismarck munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in New Britain and Buka Island. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.
It is found in subtropical and tropical dry grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Lonchura
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Lonchura melaena (Buff-bellied 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 Joseph Smit (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lonchura melaena (Buff-bellied mannikin) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Lonchura melaena, commonly known as the Buff-bellied mannikin, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Lonchura melaena (Buff-bellied mannikin) belong to?
- Lonchura melaena (Buff-bellied mannikin) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Lonchura melaena (Buff-bellied mannikin)?
- The plumage of Lonchura melaena (Buff-bellied mannikin) combines these colours: Brown.
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