Kingdom Animalia Genus Lonchura Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Estrildidae Scientific name Lonchura quinticolor Higher classification Munia Order Passerine | |
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Similar Pale‑headed munia, Munia, Bird, Great‑billed mannikin, Streak‑headed mannikin | ||
The five-coloured munia (Lonchura quinticolor) is a common species of estrildid finch found in the Lesser Sunda Islands. It inhabits many different habitats even in artificial landscapes, forest, shrubland and wet grassland habitats. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
Origin
Origin and phylogeny has been obtained by Antonio Arnaiz-Villena et al. Estrildinae may have originated in India and dispersed thereafter (towards Africa and Pacific Ocean habitats).
References
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