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Chestnut Munia

Lonchura atricapilla

Least Concern

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풍부한 밤색 갈색 깃털, 검은 머리, 흰 배를 가진 소형 강건한 문조과 핀치로, 인도와 스리랑카에서 동남아시아를 거쳐 필리핀과 대만까지 초원, 논, 개방된 산림 가장자리에 서식한다. 매우 무리 생활을 하며 큰 무리를 형성하고, 때로는 벼농사의 소규모 해충으로 여겨진다. 아시아 전역에서 사육용 새로 널리 사육되며, 사육 및 번식이 비교적 쉽다.

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).

🇭🇹 Haiti 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Lonchura atricapilla (Chestnut Munia)

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 Chestnut Munia?

The scientific name of Chestnut Munia is Lonchura atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Chestnut Munia?

Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chestnut Munia live?

Chestnut Munia 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 Chestnut Munia belong to?

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

Is Chestnut Munia endangered?

No, Chestnut Munia (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 Chestnut Munia belong to?

Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Chestnut Munia?

The closest relatives of Chestnut Munia in the genus Lonchura include Alpine Munia, Black-breasted Munia, Black Munia, Black-throated Munia, Scaly-breasted Munia.