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Snow Mountain Mannikin
Lonchura montana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.9 cm
Weight
15.5 g
Family
Estrildidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Snow Mountain Mannikin (Lonchura montana) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.9 cm and a weight of 15.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Weight | 15.5 g | 0.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Lonchura |
| Species | Lonchura montana |
Distribution
Snow Mountain Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Snow Mountain Mannikin endangered?
The Snow Mountain Mannikin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Snow Mountain Mannikin?
The Snow Mountain Mannikin has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 15.5 g.
What order and family does the Snow Mountain Mannikin belong to?
The Snow Mountain Mannikin (Lonchura montana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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