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Black-breasted Mannikin

Lonchura teerinki

Least Concern
翼展
9.9 cm
体重
13.3 g
Estrildidae
Passeriformes

The Black-breasted Mannikin (Lonchura teerinki) is a bird species in the family Estrildidae (waxbills & munias), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 13.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
翼展 9.9 cm 3.9 in
体重 13.3 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

3

分类学

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

Distribution

Black-breasted Mannikin has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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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