Alpine Mannikin

Alpine Mannikin

Lonchura monticola

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,6 cm
Peso
13,3 g
Familia
Estrildidae
Orden
Passeriformes
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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
Envergadura 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Peso 13,3 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Estrildidae (Picogordos y Diamantes)
Genus Lonchura
Especies Lonchura monticola

Distribution

Alpine Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

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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