About the Black-throated Munia
The black-throated munia or Jerdon's mannikin is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in the hills of southwest India, the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Sri Lanka.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura kelaarti |
| Species Codes | bltmun1, BTMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Munia belong to?
The Black-throated Munia (Lonchura kelaarti) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Munia?
The black-throated munia or Jerdon's mannikin is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in the hills of southwest India, the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Sri Lanka....
Where can I report a Black-throated Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltmun1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Waxbills and Allies 138 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
138
Species in Family
298
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