About the Gray-banded Munia
The grey-banded mannikin, or grey-banded munia, is a species of estrildid finch known to be found in Anggi Gigi, Tamrau Mountains, and Arfak Mountains in the Vogelkop Peninsula in north-western Papua, Indonesia. This species inhabits mid-mountain wet grassland and marshland. It also can be found on abandoned agricultural plots near human settlements.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura vana |
| Species Codes | gybmun1, GBMU, GBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-banded Munia belong to?
The Gray-banded Munia (Lonchura vana) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-banded Munia?
The grey-banded mannikin, or grey-banded munia, is a species of estrildid finch known to be found in Anggi Gigi, Tamrau Mountains, and Arfak Mountains in the Vogelkop Peninsula in north-western Papua, Indonesia. This species inhabits mid-mountain wet grassland and marshland. It also can be found on ...
Where can I report a Gray-banded Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-banded Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gybmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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