About the Black Munia
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura stygia |
| Species Codes | blamun1, BLMU, BLMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Munia belong to?
The Black Munia (Lonchura stygia) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Munia?
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....
Where can I report a Black Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blamun1, or on iNaturalist.
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