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Chestnut-breasted Munia

Lonchura castaneothorax

Least Concern

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The Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) is a species in the genus Lonchura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Australasia biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Australasia biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Norway, United Kingdom, and Vanuatu.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Lonchura castaneothorax (Chestnut-breasted Munia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマコキン

Chinese 栗胸文鳥

Spanish Capuchino Pechicastaño

French Capucin donacole

German Braunbrustnonne

Portuguese capuchinho-de-peito-castanho

Russian Каштановогрудая амадина

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut-breasted Munia?

The scientific name of Chestnut-breasted Munia is Lonchura castaneothorax. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Chestnut-breasted Munia?

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

Where does Chestnut-breasted Munia live?

Chestnut-breasted Munia is found in Distributed across Norway, United Kingdom, and Vanuatu.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom, Vanuatu.

What family does Chestnut-breasted Munia belong to?

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

Is Chestnut-breasted Munia endangered?

No, Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chestnut-breasted Munia belong to?

Chestnut-breasted Munia (Lonchura castaneothorax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chestnut-breasted Munia?

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