About the Chestnut-breasted Munia
The chestnut-breasted mannikin, also known as the chestnut-breasted munia or bully bird, is a small brown-backed munia with a black face and greyish crown and nape. It has a broad ferruginous breast bar above a white belly. The species' natural range includes Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It has also been introduced to French Polynesia and New Caledonia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura castaneothorax |
| Species Codes | chbmun1, CBMA, CBMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-breasted Munia belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-breasted Munia?
The chestnut-breasted mannikin, also known as the chestnut-breasted munia or bully bird, is a small brown-backed munia with a black face and greyish crown and nape. It has a broad ferruginous breast bar above a white belly. The species' natural range includes Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guin...
Where can I report a Chestnut-breasted Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-breasted Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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