Black-throated Munia vs Black-breasted Mannikin
Lonchura kelaarti compared with Lonchura teerinki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-throated Munia | Black-breasted Mannikin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonchura kelaarti | Lonchura teerinki |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Estrildidae | Estrildidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 13.25 g (0.47 oz) | 13.3 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-7 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-throated Munia
Least Concern
Black-breasted Mannikin
About These Birds
Black-breasted Mannikin
The Black-breasted Mannikin is a small estrildid finch endemic to the mountains of western New Guinea, with adults bearing a distinctive black breast patch and chestnut-brown upperparts. It inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrubby areas at high elevations. It feeds on small seeds of grasses and other plants, foraging in small flocks in open montane habitats.