About the Yellow-rumped Munia
The yellow-rumped mannikin also known as the yellow-rumped munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in the eastern Kimberley region and north-west Northern Territory, Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical to tropical mangrove, moist savanna and wetland habitats. The conservation status of the species is evaluated as being of Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Lonchura flaviprymna |
| Species Codes | yermun1, YRMU, YRMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Munia belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Munia (Lonchura flaviprymna) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Munia?
The yellow-rumped mannikin also known as the yellow-rumped munia, is a species of estrildid finch found in the eastern Kimberley region and north-west Northern Territory, Australia. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km2. It is found in subtropical to tropical mangro...
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Munia sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Munia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yermun1, or on iNaturalist.
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