Black mannikin
Lonchura stygia
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The black mannikin or black munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea, from Mandum to Lake Daviumbu, Papua New Guinea. It is commonly found in flocks of maximum 20 birds, inhabiting savannas, wetlands, but sometimes they were also seen at rice crops.
The black mannikin (Lonchura stygia) or black munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in New Guinea, from Mandum (Papua, formerly known as Irian Jaya, Indonesia) to Lake Daviumbu, Papua New Guinea. It is commonly found in flocks of maximum 20 birds, inhabiting savannas, wetlands, but sometimes they were also seen at rice crops.
Threats
This species is threatened by the destruction of reedbeds due to the introduction of rusa deer (Cervus timorensis). They are also probably threatened by the encroachment of woodland on grasslands, due to increased numbers of livestock such as pigs. It is also adversely affected by the cage-bird trade.
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Distribution
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Estrildidae
- Genus
- Lonchura
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Lonchura stygia, commonly known as the Black mannikin, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin) live?
- Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin) is found in Indonesia.
- What family does Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin) belong to?
- Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin) belongs to the family Estrildidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin)?
- The plumage of Lonchura stygia (Black mannikin) combines these colours: Black.
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