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capuchinho-tricolor

Lonchura malacca

Least Concern
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Tambem conhecida como capuchinho-de-cabeca-preta, as munias-tricolores exibem uma plumagem impressionante em castanho, branco e preto. Habitam pastagens, juncos e terras agricolas em toda a Asia meridional e sudeste-asiatica, da India a Indonesia. Estao fortemente associadas a habitats de zonas umidas e arrozais, alimentando-se de sementes de gramineas e graos. Populares como aves de gaiola em toda a sua area de distribuicao natural, a especie foi introduzida alem de sua area natural e estabeleceu populacoes ferais em varios paises.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (7 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ギンパラ
Chinese 栗腹文鳥
Spanish Monjita Tricolor
French Capucin à dos marron
German Schwarzbauchnonne
Portuguese capuchinho-tricolor
Russian Чернобрюхая муния

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capuchinho-tricolor?
The scientific name of capuchinho-tricolor is Lonchura malacca. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.
What is the conservation status of capuchinho-tricolor?
capuchinho-tricolor (Lonchura malacca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does capuchinho-tricolor live?
capuchinho-tricolor is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (7 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica.
What family does capuchinho-tricolor belong to?
capuchinho-tricolor (Lonchura malacca) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is capuchinho-tricolor endangered?
No, capuchinho-tricolor (Lonchura malacca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does capuchinho-tricolor belong to?
capuchinho-tricolor (Lonchura malacca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of capuchinho-tricolor?
The closest relatives of capuchinho-tricolor in the genus Lonchura include capuchinho-alpino, capuchinho-bicudo, capuchinho-castanho, capuchinho-cinzento, capuchinho-da-nova-irlanda.

Native Range — 21 Countries

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