About the Black-faced Munia
The black-faced munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Indonesia and East Timor. It occurs in a wide range of habitats including artificial landscapes, forest, grassland and savannah. It was first described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the twelfth edition of his Systema Naturae in 1766. The IUCN has evaluated the status of this bird as being of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura molucca |
| Species Codes | blfmun1, BFMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Munia belong to?
The Black-faced Munia (Lonchura molucca) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Munia?
The black-faced munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Indonesia and East Timor. It occurs in a wide range of habitats including artificial landscapes, forest, grassland and savannah. It was first described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the twelfth edition of his Systema Naturae...
Where can I report a Black-faced Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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