About the Snow Mountain Munia
The western alpine mannikin also known as Snow Mountain mannikin or western alpine munia is a small, approximately 11.5 cm long, estrildid finch. Both sexes are similar with dark brown plumage, black face, buff chest and black-barred white abdomen. The young has black bill, dark brown plumage and buffy-white below.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura montana |
| Species Codes | snmmun1, SMMU, SMMA, WAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snow Mountain Munia belong to?
The Snow Mountain Munia (Lonchura montana) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Snow Mountain Munia?
The western alpine mannikin also known as Snow Mountain mannikin or western alpine munia is a small, approximately 11.5 cm long, estrildid finch. Both sexes are similar with dark brown plumage, black face, buff chest and black-barred white abdomen. The young has black bill, dark brown plumage and bu...
Where can I report a Snow Mountain Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Snow Mountain Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snmmun1, or on iNaturalist.
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