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Black Mannikin

Lonchura stygia

Least Concern
날개 폭
10.2 cm
체중
11.0 g
Estrildidae
Passeriformes

소개

The Black Mannikin is a small, uniform dark-brown to blackish grassfinch with a pale gray bill and a slightly paler rump. It inhabits tall grasslands, reed beds, and adjacent scrubland in the lowlands of southern New Guinea. It feeds almost exclusively on small grass seeds, often foraging in small flocks near the ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 10.2 cm 4.0 in
체중 11.0 g 0.39 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.

산란 수

4-6

분류학

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

Distribution

Black Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Black Mannikin endangered?
The Black Mannikin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Mannikin nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.
How big is the Black Mannikin?
The Black Mannikin has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 11.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Mannikin belong to?
The Black Mannikin (Lonchura stygia) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae.

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