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Black-breasted Mannikin

Lonchura teerinki

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,9 cm
Berat
13,3 g
Famili
Estrildidae
Ordo
Passeriformes
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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 9,9 cm 3.9 in
Berat 13,3 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Estrildidae (Waxbills & Munias)
Genus Lonchura
Spesies Lonchura teerinki

Distribution

Black-breasted Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-breasted Mannikin endangered?
The Black-breasted Mannikin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-breasted Mannikin nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
How big is the Black-breasted Mannikin?
The Black-breasted Mannikin has a wingspan of 9.9 cm, weight of 13.3 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Mannikin belong to?
The Black-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura teerinki) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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