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Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

Taxonomy

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

About

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies...

Frequently Asked Questions

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