Order Passeriformes Genus Lonchura Higher classification Munia | Phylum Chordata Family Estrildidae Scientific name Lonchura caniceps Rank Species | |
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Similar Streak‑headed mannikin, Black‑breasted mannikin, Great‑billed mannikin, Hunstein's mannikin, Buff‑bellied mannikin | ||
The grey-headed mannikin or grey-headed munia (Lonchura caniceps) is a species of estrildid finch breeding in Papua New Guinea. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 50,000 to 100,000 km². It is found in moist savanna, shrubland & wetlands. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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