Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Lonchura Higher classification Munia | Phylum Chordata Family Estrildidae Scientific name Lonchura monticola Rank Species | |
Similar Buff‑bellied mannikin, Forbes's mannikin, Hunstein's mannikin, Grey‑banded mannikin, Grey‑headed mannikin | ||
The eastern alpine mannikin or alpine munia (Lonchura monticola) is a species of estrildid finch found in Papua New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 20,000 to 50,000 km².
It is found in subtropical/ tropical high altitude grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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