About the Bismarck Munia
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura melaena |
| Species Codes | bismun1, BIMU, BBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bismarck Munia belong to?
The Bismarck Munia (Lonchura melaena) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bismarck Munia?
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....
Where can I report a Bismarck Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Bismarck Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bismun1, or on iNaturalist.
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