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Chestnut Munia

Lonchura atricapilla

Least Concern

About

A small, sturdy estrildid finch with rich chestnut-brown plumage, black head, and white belly, chestnut munias inhabit grasslands, rice paddies, and open forest edges from India and Sri Lanka east through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Taiwan. Highly gregarious, they form large flocks and are sometimes considered minor agricultural pests on rice crops. Widely kept as aviary birds across Asia, they are relatively easy to breed and maintain in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Norway, United Kingdom), North America (Haiti, Jamaica, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Lonchura atricapilla (Chestnut Munia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンパラ

Chinese 栗腹文鸟

Spanish Capuchino Castaño

French Capucin à tête noire

German Schwarzkappennonne

Portuguese capuchinho-castanho

Russian Восточная черноголовая муния

Thai นกกระติ๊ดสีอิฐ

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Chestnut-breasted Munia

Lonchura castaneothorax

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut Munia?

The scientific name of Chestnut Munia is Lonchura atricapilla. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.

What is the conservation status of Chestnut Munia?

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

Where does Chestnut Munia live?

Chestnut Munia is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Norway, United Kingdom), North America (Haiti, Jamaica, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Chestnut Munia belong to?

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

Is Chestnut Munia endangered?

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

What kingdom does Chestnut Munia belong to?

Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chestnut Munia?

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