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White-capped Munia

Lonchura ferruginosa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Singapore.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Estrildidae
Genus
Lonchura
Species
Lonchura ferruginosa (White-capped Munia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロボウシキンパラ
Chinese 白頂文鳥〔栗色文鳥〕
Spanish Capuchino Coroniblanco
French Capucin marron
German Weißkappennonne
Portuguese capuchinho-de-capuz-branco
Russian Яванская 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 White-capped Munia?
The scientific name of White-capped Munia is Lonchura ferruginosa. It belongs to the genus Lonchura.
What is the conservation status of White-capped Munia?
White-capped Munia (Lonchura ferruginosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-capped Munia live?
White-capped Munia is found in Distributed across Norway and Singapore.. Countries include Norway, Singapore.
What family does White-capped Munia belong to?
White-capped Munia (Lonchura ferruginosa) belongs to the genus Lonchura, which is part of the taxonomic family Estrildidae.
Is White-capped Munia endangered?
No, White-capped Munia (Lonchura ferruginosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White-capped Munia belong to?
White-capped Munia (Lonchura ferruginosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of White-capped Munia?
The closest relatives of White-capped 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 🐾
Mottled Munia
Lonchura hunsteini
LC 🐾
New Ireland Munia
Lonchura forbesi
LC 🐾
Pale-headed Munia
Lonchura pallida
LC 🐾
White-spotted Mannikin
Lonchura leucosticta
LC
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