Alpine Mannikin
Lonchura monticola
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
12,6 cm
Gewicht
13,3 g
Familie
Estrildidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
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Über uns
The Alpine Mannikin is a small estrildid finch weighing about 13 g with a compact 12.6 cm wingspan, found in highland grasslands and scrub. It forages in flocks on grass seeds and is typical of mountain grassland communities.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| Gewicht | 13,3 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Estrildidae (Prachtfinken) |
| Genus | Lonchura |
| Arten | Lonchura monticola |
Distribution
Alpine Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Alpine Mannikin endangered?
The Alpine Mannikin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Alpine Mannikin?
The Alpine Mannikin has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 13.3 g.
What order and family does the Alpine Mannikin belong to?
The Alpine Mannikin (Lonchura monticola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.
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