About the Gray-headed Munia
The grey-headed mannikin or grey-headed munia is a species of estrildid finch, native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 50,000 to 100,000 km2. It is found in moist savanna, shrubland & wetlands. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura caniceps |
| Species Codes | gyhmun1, GHMA, GHMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Munia belong to?
The Gray-headed Munia (Lonchura caniceps) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Munia?
The grey-headed mannikin or grey-headed munia is a species of estrildid finch, native to the Papuan Peninsula. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 50,000 to 100,000 km2. It is found in moist savanna, shrubland & wetlands. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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