About the Gray-crowned Munia
The grey-crowned mannikin, or grey-crowned munia, is a species of estrildid finch of southern New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura nevermanni |
| Species Codes | gycmun1, GCMA, GCMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-crowned Munia belong to?
The Gray-crowned Munia (Lonchura nevermanni) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-crowned Munia?
The grey-crowned mannikin, or grey-crowned munia, is a species of estrildid finch of southern New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2....
Where can I report a Gray-crowned Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-crowned Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gycmun1, 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
6
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