About the New Hanover Munia
New Hanover mannikin is a species of estrildid finch breeding in New Hannover. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) dry grassland habitat. The New Hanover mannikin has sometimes been treated as a subspecies of Mottled mannikin. The status of Mottled mannikin is evaluated as Least Concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura nigerrima |
| Species Codes | nehmun1, NHMU, NHMA, HUMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Hanover Munia belong to?
The New Hanover Munia (Lonchura nigerrima) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the New Hanover Munia?
New Hanover mannikin is a species of estrildid finch breeding in New Hannover. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical/ tropical (lowland) dry grassland habitat. The New Hanover mannikin has sometimes been treated as a subspecies of Mottled...
Where can I report a New Hanover Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of New Hanover Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nehmun1, or on iNaturalist.