Dusky Munia

Lonchura fuscans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The dusky munia is a species in the estrildid finch Family and is endemic to Borneo. It is also commonly referred to as the Dusky mannikin and the Bornean munia. It is in the genus Lonchura and is a monotypic species, so there are no subspecies.

Fun Fact

They also tend to reside along riverbanks, reed-beds, secondary scrub and cultivated areas, from sea-level all the way up to 500 meters above ground.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in subtropical/ tropical lowland shrubland, forest and grassland habitat.

Diet

Diet consists of grass seeds, seeds of weeds, rice grains, and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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