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Mottled Munia

Lonchura hunsteini

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Micronesia and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Passeriformes (참새목)
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Lonchura
Species
Lonchura hunsteini (Mottled Munia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロシマコキン
Chinese 杂色文鸟
Spanish Capuchino de Hunstein
French Capucin de Hunstein
German Hunsteinnonne
Portuguese capuchinho-de-capuz-malhado
Russian Серошейная муния

Similar Species in Lonchura

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Black-breasted Munia
Lonchura teerinki
Least Concern
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Black Munia
Lonchura stygia
Near Threatened
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Black-throated Munia
Lonchura kelaarti
Least Concern
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Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Least Concern
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Chestnut Munia
Lonchura atricapilla
Least Concern
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Java Sparrow
Lonchura oryzivora
Vulnerable
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Tricolored Munia
Lonchura malacca
Least Concern
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Alpine Munia
Lonchura monticola
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mottled Munia?
The scientific name of Mottled Munia is Lonchura hunsteini. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.
What is the conservation status of Mottled Munia?
Mottled Munia (Lonchura hunsteini) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mottled Munia live?
Mottled Munia is found in Distributed across Micronesia and Norway.. Countries include Micronesia, Norway.
What family does Mottled Munia belong to?
Mottled Munia (Lonchura hunsteini) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is Mottled Munia endangered?
No, Mottled Munia (Lonchura hunsteini) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mottled Munia belong to?
Mottled Munia (Lonchura hunsteini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Mottled Munia?
The closest relatives of Mottled Munia in the genus Lonchura include Alpine Munia, Black-breasted Munia, Black Munia, Black-throated Munia, Scaly-breasted Munia.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Lonchura — 20 Species

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Alpine Munia
Lonchura monticola
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Black-breasted Munia
Lonchura teerinki
LC 🐾
Black Munia
Lonchura stygia
NT 🐾
Black-throated Munia
Lonchura kelaarti
LC 🐾
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
LC 🐾
Chestnut Munia
Lonchura atricapilla
LC 🐾
Java Sparrow
Lonchura oryzivora
VU 🐾
Tricolored Munia
Lonchura malacca
LC 🐾
White-headed Munia
Lonchura maja
LC 🐾
White-rumped Munia
Lonchura striata
LC 🐾
Grand Munia
Lonchura grandis
LC 🐾
Gray-banded Munia
Lonchura vana
VU 🐾
Gray-crowned Munia
Lonchura nevermanni
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Munia
Lonchura caniceps
LC 🐾
Hooded Munia
Lonchura spectabilis
LC 🐾
Javan Munia
Lonchura leucogastroides
LC
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Mottled Munia
Lonchura hunsteini
LC
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New Ireland Munia
Lonchura forbesi
LC 🐾
Pale-headed Munia
Lonchura pallida
LC 🐾
White-spotted Mannikin
Lonchura leucosticta
LC
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