Black-faced Munia

Black-faced Munia

Lonchura molucca

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Estrildidae

About

The black-faced munia is a species of estrildid finch found in Indonesia and East Timor. It occurs in a wide range of habitats including artificial landscapes, forest, grassland and savannah. It was first described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the twelfth edition of his Systema Naturae in 1766. The IUCN has evaluated the status of this bird as being of least concern.

Fun Fact

The IUCN has evaluated the status of this bird as being of least concern.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Indonesia including the island group of Wallacea.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance