About the New Ireland Munia
Forbes's mannikin or the New Ireland munia, is a species of estrildid finch breeding in Papua New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical or tropical lowland dry grassland habitat. 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 forbesi |
| Species Codes | neimun1, FOMA, NIMU, NIMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Ireland Munia belong to?
The New Ireland Munia (Lonchura forbesi) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the New Ireland Munia?
Forbes's mannikin or the New Ireland munia, is a species of estrildid finch breeding in Papua New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical or tropical lowland dry grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Con...
Where can I report a New Ireland Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of New Ireland Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code neimun1, or on iNaturalist.
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