Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Lonchura Higher classification Munia | Phylum Chordata Family Estrildidae Scientific name Lonchura nigerrima Rank Species | |
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Similar Forbes's mannikin, Hunstein's mannikin, Munia, Bird, Estrildid finch | ||
The New Hanover mannikin or New Hanover munia (Lonchura nigerrima) is a species of estrildid finch breeding 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 (lowland) dry grassland habitat. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern. Some authorities consider it to be a subspecies of the Hunstein's mannikin.
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