About the White-spotted Munia
The white-spotted mannikin is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae. It is endemic to southern New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Mayrimunia leucosticta |
| Species Codes | sthmun3, WSMA, WSMU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-spotted Munia belong to?
The White-spotted Munia (Mayrimunia leucosticta) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-spotted Munia?
The white-spotted mannikin is a small passerine bird in the family Estrildidae. It is endemic to southern New Guinea....
Where can I report a White-spotted Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of White-spotted Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sthmun3, 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
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