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White-headed Munia

Lonchura maja

Least Concern

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흰머리문조(Lonchura maja)는 독특한 흰 머리와 밤색 옆구리를 지닌 중형의 사교적인 에스트릴드 핀치로, 태국에서 필리핀까지 동남아시아 전역의 삼림, 이차림, 논에 서식한다. 대규모 무리를 이루어 풀 씨앗과 벼를 먹으며 매우 무리 생활을 즐긴다. 흰 머리가 짙은 갈색 몸과 선명히 대비되어 시각적으로 가장 특색 있는 문조 중 하나이다. 아시아에서 인기 있는 조류로 사육 시 번식이 잘 된다.

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 (White-headed Munia)

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 White-headed Munia?

The scientific name of White-headed Munia is Lonchura maja. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of White-headed Munia?

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-headed Munia live?

White-headed Munia 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 White-headed Munia belong to?

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.

Is White-headed Munia endangered?

No, White-headed Munia (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 White-headed Munia belong to?

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of White-headed Munia?

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