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ヘキチョウ (White-headed Munia)

Lonchura maja

Least Concern

About

シロガシラキンパラ(Lonchura maja)は、独特の白い頭部と栗色の脇腹を持つ中型の社会性エストリルドフィンチで、タイからフィリピンまでの東南アジア全域の森林・二次林・水田に生息する。草の種子や稲を大群で採食する高度に群れる性質を持つ。白い頭部が暗褐色の体と鮮明に対比し、視覚的に最も特徴的なキンパラの一つである。アジアでは人気の飼い鳥で、飼育下での繁殖も容易である。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (6 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Lonchura maja (ヘキチョウ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヘキチョウ

Chinese 白头文鸟

Spanish Capuchino Cabeciblanco

French Capucin à tête blanche

German Weißkopfnonne

Portuguese capuchinho-de-cabeça-branca

Russian Белоголовая муния

Thai นกกระติ๊ดหัวขาว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ヘキチョウ?

The scientific name of ヘキチョウ is Lonchura maja. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of ヘキチョウ?

ヘキチョウ (Lonchura maja) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ヘキチョウ live?

ヘキチョウ is found in Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does ヘキチョウ belong to?

ヘキチョウ (Lonchura maja) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is ヘキチョウ endangered?

No, ヘキチョウ (Lonchura maja) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does ヘキチョウ belong to?

ヘキチョウ (Lonchura maja) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ヘキチョウ?

The closest relatives of ヘキチョウ 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, キンパラ.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Lonchura — 20 Species

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ヘキチョウ (White-headed Munia)

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