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Capuchino Arrocero de Java

Lonchura oryzivora

Vulnerable

About

Uno de los pájaros enjaulados más populares en Asia Oriental, los gorriones de Java son pinzones llamativos con plumaje gris, una audaz cabeza negra, manchas blancas características en las mejillas y un brillante pico rojo. Originarios de Java y Bali en Indonesia, han sido introducidos en muchas partes de Asia, África y las Américas. Habitan pastizales abiertos, arrozales y tierras de cultivo, donde suelen convertirse en plagas para los cultivos de arroz. Clasificados como Vulnerables en su área de distribución nativa debido a la fuerte presión de captura para el comercio de aves enjauladas.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Lonchura oryzivora (Capuchino Arrocero de Java)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ブンチョウ

Chinese 爪哇禾雀

Spanish Capuchino Arrocero de Java

French Padda de Java

German Javareisfink

Portuguese pardal-de-java

Russian Серая рисовка

Thai นกกระจอกชวา

Similar Species in Lonchura

Capuchino Arrocero de Timor

Capuchino Cabeciblanco

Lonchura maja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Capuchino Arrocero de Java?

The scientific name of Capuchino Arrocero de Java is Lonchura oryzivora. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Capuchino Arrocero de Java?

Capuchino Arrocero de Java (Lonchura oryzivora) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Capuchino Arrocero de Java live?

Capuchino Arrocero de Java is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Tanzania), Asia (Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom.

What family does Capuchino Arrocero de Java belong to?

Capuchino Arrocero de Java (Lonchura oryzivora) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is Capuchino Arrocero de Java endangered?

Yes, Capuchino Arrocero de Java (Lonchura oryzivora) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Capuchino Arrocero de Java belong to?

Capuchino Arrocero de Java (Lonchura oryzivora) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Capuchino Arrocero de Java?

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