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Chestnut Munia

Lonchura atricapilla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Estrildidae ›Genus: Lonchura

About

The chestnut munia (Lonchura atricapilla), formerly considered as a subspecies of the tricoloured munia, is also known as black-headed munia.It is a small passerine bird. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut Munia?
The scientific name of Chestnut Munia is Lonchura atricapilla.
What kingdom does Chestnut Munia belong to?
Chestnut Munia belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chestnut Munia belong to?
Chestnut Munia belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chestnut Munia belong to?
Chestnut Munia belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Chestnut Munia belong to?
Chestnut Munia belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Chestnut Munia belong to?
Chestnut Munia belongs to the family Estrildidae.
What genus does Chestnut Munia belong to?
Chestnut Munia belongs to the genus Lonchura.