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Black-breasted Mannikin

Lonchura teerinki

Least Concern
翼開長
9.9 cm
体重
13.3 g
Estrildidae
Passeriformes
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について

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
翼開長 9.9 cm 3.9 in
体重 13.3 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

3

分類学

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

Distribution

Black-breasted Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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