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キンパラ (Chestnut Munia)

Lonchura atricapilla

Least Concern
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豊かな栗褐色の羽毛、黒い頭部、白い腹部を持つ小型のがっしりしたカエデチョウ科フィンチで、インドとスリランカから東南アジアを経てフィリピンと台湾まで、草地、水田、開けた林縁に生息する。非常に群れを作る習性があり、大きな群れを形成し、稲作の小規模害虫とみなされることもある。アジア全域で飼育用鳥として広く飼育され、比較的容易に繁殖・飼育できる。

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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 キンパラ?
The scientific name of キンパラ is Lonchura atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.
What is the conservation status of キンパラ?
キンパラ (Lonchura atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does キンパラ live?
キンパラ 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 キンパラ belong to?
キンパラ (Lonchura atricapilla) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is キンパラ endangered?
No, キンパラ (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 キンパラ belong to?
キンパラ (Lonchura atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of キンパラ?
The closest relatives of キンパラ in the genus Lonchura include アルファクヘキチョウ, オグロタカネキンパラ, キゴシキンパラ, キゴシヘキチョウ, ギンパラ.

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