Black-breasted Mannikin
Lonchura teerinki
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 9,9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Poids | 13,3 g | 0.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias) |
| Genus | Lonchura |
| Espèces | Lonchura teerinki |
Distribution
Black-breasted Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Estrildidae family