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Java Sparrow

Lonchura oryzivora

Vulnerable

About

동아시아에서 가장 인기 있는 애완조 중 하나인 자바참새는 회색 깃털, 짙은 검은 머리, 두드러진 흰 볼 패치, 밝은 붉은 부리를 가진 인상적인 핀치새다. 인도네시아 자바 및 발리가 원산지이며, 아시아·아프리카·아메리카 여러 지역에 도입되었다. 탁 트인 초원, 논밭, 농경지에 서식하며 쌀 농작물에 해를 끼치기도 한다. 조류 거래를 위한 심각한 포획 압박으로 원산지에서 취약종으로 등재되어 있다.

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.

🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Species

Lonchura oryzivora (Java Sparrow)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Java Sparrow?

The scientific name of Java Sparrow is Lonchura oryzivora. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Java Sparrow?

Java Sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Java Sparrow live?

Java Sparrow 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 Java Sparrow belong to?

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

Is Java Sparrow endangered?

Yes, Java Sparrow (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 Java Sparrow belong to?

Java Sparrow (Lonchura oryzivora) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Java Sparrow?

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

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