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Capuchino Castaño

Lonchura atricapilla

Least Concern

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El capuchino ventricastaño es un pequeño pinzón estríldido robusto con plumaje marrón rojizo intenso, cabeza negra y vientre blanco, que habita praderas, arrozales y bordes de bosques abiertos desde India y Sri Lanka hacia el este a través del Sudeste Asiático hasta Filipinas y Taiwán. Muy gregario, forma grandes bandadas y a veces se considera una plaga agrícola menor en los cultivos de arroz. Ampliamente mantenido como ave de aviario en toda Asia, son relativamente fáciles de criar y mantener en cautiverio.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Norway, United Kingdom), North America (Haiti, Jamaica, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Lonchura atricapilla (Capuchino Castaño)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンパラ

Chinese 栗腹文鸟

Spanish Capuchino Castaño

French Capucin à tête noire

German Schwarzkappennonne

Portuguese capuchinho-castanho

Russian Восточная черноголовая муния

Thai นกกระติ๊ดสีอิฐ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Capuchino Castaño?

The scientific name of Capuchino Castaño is Lonchura atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Capuchino Castaño?

Capuchino Castaño (Lonchura atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Capuchino Castaño live?

Capuchino Castaño is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Norway, United Kingdom), North America (Haiti, Jamaica, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Capuchino Castaño belong to?

Capuchino Castaño (Lonchura atricapilla) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Capuchino Castaño endangered?

No, Capuchino Castaño (Lonchura atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Capuchino Castaño belong to?

Capuchino Castaño (Lonchura atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Capuchino Castaño?

The closest relatives of Capuchino Castaño in the genus Lonchura include Capuchino Alpino, Capuchino Arrocero de Java, Capuchino Arrocero de Timor, Capuchino Bronceado, Capuchino Cabeciblanco.